Vegan Fruit Butter Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, crumbly, and tangy with these Vegan Fruit Butter Bars—a delightful treat that’s as comforting as it is simple to make. These bars boast a buttery oat and brown sugar crust that’s layered with a luscious filling of fruit butter, such as apple or pear, offering a burst of rich, fruity flavor in every bite. Finished with a golden crumb topping, these bars are baked to perfection in just 35 minutes and are completely dairy-free and egg-free. With an easy prep time of only 15 minutes, they’re an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a family gathering or enjoying them as an afternoon treat, these Vegan Fruit Butter Bars are as versatile as they are irresistible. Perfect for those seeking a delicious plant-based dessert option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fruit butter (apple, pear, or any preferred flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
Add the vegan butter and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the ingredients until they form a crumbly dough. The texture should resemble coarse sand with small clumps.
Reserve about 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping and set it aside.
Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the fruit butter evenly over the base layer. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even layer.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the fruit butter layer, gently pressing it down to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit butter layer is bubbling slightly at the edges.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, transfer the pan to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and slice into 12 even squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your Vegan Fruit Butter Bars! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.4 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2744 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.2 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 283.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 918 mg | 20% | |
*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.
