Strawberry Jam Squares
Discover the perfect blend of buttery crumble and luscious fruitiness with these Strawberry Jam Squares—a delightful dessert bar that’s as simple to make as it is to love. A golden, buttery shortbread crust forms the base, topped with a generous layer of sweet, tangy strawberry jam, and finished with a crisp oat and brown sugar crumble. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes, making it ideal for a quick dessert or a shareable treat for gatherings. With its rustic charm and irresistible flavor, these squares are perfect for everything from afternoon snacks to picnic desserts. Bonus? They stay fresh for days in an airtight container—though they rarely last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 210 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 90 grams rolled oats
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 240 grams strawberry jam
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the all-purpose flour and salt. Stir until the dough begins to come together and is crumbly.
Transfer two-thirds of the dough into the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly and evenly to form the crust. Set aside the remaining dough for the topping.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
In the same mixing bowl, combine the reserved dough with the rolled oats, brown sugar, and baking powder. Use your hands or a fork to create a crumble-like texture.
Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the baked crust. Be sure to leave a small border around the edges to prevent the jam from sticking to the sides of the pan.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the strawberry jam layer, covering it completely.
Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the jam is bubbling slightly.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the Strawberry Jam Squares to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Once cooled, slice into 9 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.0 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 538.5 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*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.
