Whole Grain Jam Squares

Contributed byLaura Griffin
Stacked whole grain jam squares with crumb topping, garnished with mint on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup uncooked oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup jam or jelly
Yield: 1 Pan
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except jam in a large bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly. Set aside half of mixture. Press remaining half onto bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread jam evenly over mixture. Cover with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool and cut into squares.  

Variation: You may substitute 1 cup applesauce, 3/4 cup raisins and 1/2 cup nuts for jam

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