Honey Jam Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and texture with these irresistible Honey Jam Bars! Featuring a buttery oat crust sweetened with golden honey, each bar is generously layered with your favorite fruit jam—be it raspberry, strawberry, or apricot—for a luscious, fruity center. Finished with a crumbly oat topping, these bars strike the ideal harmony of chewy, crisp, and gooey in every bite. Quick and easy to make in just 45 minutes, they are a delightful treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Plus, they’re perfect for sharing, yielding 16 beautifully portioned squares that are sure to impress guests. Packed with natural flavors and pantry staples, Honey Jam Bars are your new go-to recipe for satisfying both your sweet tooth and love for homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup jam (any flavor, e.g., raspberry, strawberry, apricot)
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, honey, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, then gradually add the all-purpose flour and stir until combined.
In a separate small bowl, combine the rolled oats and baking powder. Add this to the flour mixture, stirring until a crumbly dough forms.
Reserve 1 cup of the dough mixture for the topping and press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Spread your desired jam evenly over the crust, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges to prevent overflow.
Sprinkle the reserved dough mixture over the jam, gently pressing it down to secure it in place.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbling slightly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Cut into 16 squares or rectangles and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.7 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.3 g | 616% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1720 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.8 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
