Tasty Fruit Bars
Packed with a delightful mix of buttery crumble and sweet fruit filling, these Tasty Fruit Bars are the perfect homemade snack or dessert the whole family will love. Featuring a crumbly, golden-baked base made with all-purpose flour, chilled butter, and a hint of vanilla, these bars are layered with your favorite fruit jam or preserves for a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. The topping combines rolled oats and brown sugar for an irresistibly crisp finish. Ready in just under an hour, these easy-to-make fruit bars are ideal for quick baking, offering a balance of soft and crunchy textures. Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or pairing with an afternoon coffee, this recipe will quickly become a go-to treat. Serve them fresh or store in an airtight container to enjoy throughout the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup fruit jam or preserves (your choice of flavor)
- 0.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.33 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the vanilla extract to the mixture, ensuring the dough begins to gather.
Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish, forming a smooth, even layer for the base.
Spread your choice of fruit jam or preserves evenly over the crust layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
To the remaining crumb mixture, add the oats and brown sugar. Mix until combined.
Crumble the oat mixture evenly over the jam layer, leaving some areas exposed for a marbled look.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges start to bubble slightly.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Slice into 12 even bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.1 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.4 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 931 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.3 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 284.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 697 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.
