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Blueberry Jam Oatmeal Bars
Blueberry jam oatmeal bars combine a buttery oat crust, sweet cream cheese, and blueberry jam for a delectable treat.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 g) cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups (198 or 160 g) regular or quick oats
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups blueberry jam
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
To make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9" x 13"x 2" baking pan. Line with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Lightly grease the lining.
- Place the flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until combined (about 4 pulses). Add the butter and pulse until mixture is crumbly. Add the oats and pulse until blended.
- Set aside 1 & 1/2 cups of oat mixture.
- Press the remaining oat mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
To make the topping:
- Spread the jam evenly on top of the crust, leaving about 1/4-inch border around the edges.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well-blended and smooth.
- Drop small dollops (a teaspoonful or less) of the cream cheese mixture on top of the jam. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the bars.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until bars are golden brown and set.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- A food processor works very well for this recipe, but it isn't an absolute necessity. You can mix the crust in a large bowl with a pastry blender or a fork. The oats in the crust will just be full-size instead of partially broken by the food processor.
- Recipe adapted from Coastal Living.
- Yield. Makes 24 2-inch bars.
- To store. Keep your blueberry jam oatmeal bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can place parchment paper between the layers to keep them from sticking.
- To freeze. These blueberry bars can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Let them thaw in the refrigerator before serving again.
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