Ingredients and Weight:
- Crust:
- Rolled oats: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Filling:
- Raspberries: 2 cups (300g)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon (5g)
- Topping:
- Rolled oats: 1 cup (120g)
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 1/4 cup (55g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the Filling: While the crust is baking, make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the raspberry filling over the baked crust. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per bar:
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 8g
* Carbohydrates: 40g
* Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Tangy and sweet with a burst of raspberry flavor
- Rich and buttery oatmeal crumb topping
- Perfect for a breakfast treat, dessert, or snack
User Comments:
- "These bars are absolutely delicious! The raspberry filling is perfectly balanced by the sweet and crumbly topping."
- "I love that the recipe uses fresh raspberries. It gives the bars a vibrant and fresh flavor."
- "The bars were easy to make and turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If the raspberries are very sweet, you may adjust the amount of sugar in the filling to taste.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing to ensure they hold their shape.
