Oatmeal and Apple Butter Bars
Soft, chewy, and packed with cozy fall flavors, these Oatmeal and Apple Butter Bars are the ultimate treat for any season. Made with wholesome rolled oats, warm cinnamon, and a generous layer of luscious apple butter, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. A crumbly oatmeal topping adds texture and crunch, while the buttery base gives each bite a melt-in-your-mouth quality. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for breakfast on the go, an afternoon snack, or a holiday gathering. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a taste of autumn anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cups Apple butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
Pour the melted unsalted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened.
Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even layer.
Spread the apple butter evenly over the pressed oat layer, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent sticking.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the apple butter, gently pressing it down to hold its shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apple butter layer is set.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Cut into 12 evenly sized squares or bars. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.0 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.4 g | 467% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1286 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.5 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*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.
