Description
These Raspberry Streusel Bars are a perfect treat, featuring a buttery oat crust and a fruity raspberry filling. Quick to prepare and irresistibly tasty, they are ideal for dessert lovers looking for easy, homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups oatmeal (classic or quick oats)
- 1 and ¼ cups flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ sticks of butter (¾ cup or 6 ounces), melted
- 1 ½ cups of fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup of raspberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F and line an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for the streusel topping.
- Press the remaining oat mixture into the bottom of the ungreased baking dish. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, combine the raspberry preserves, raspberries, lemon peel, lemon juice, and a tablespoon of flour. Gently mix to combine.
- Spread this raspberry mixture over the cooled crust. Evenly sprinkle the reserved oat mixture on top, pressing down gently.
- Bake again for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For best results, use fresh raspberries if in season; frozen works well too.
You can substitute the lemon peel with lime peel for a different flavor profile.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg