Oatmeal Jam Squares

A layered treat, with the sweet taste of fruit combined with the crunch and wholesomeness of the oat mixture.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 410 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the walnuts. Set aside 2 cups of the mixture. Press remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread preserves over the base and crumble the reserved oat mixture over the top.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into squares.