Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Rating
4.88 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
16 servings
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold (unsalted butter, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3/4 cup fruit preserves or jam
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Pulse for 30 seconds.
Step 3
3. Add the butter and cold water and pulse until the dough holds together when pressed.
Step 4
4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and grease the parchment paper.
Step 5
5. Divide the dough mixture in half and press half into the prepared baking dish, using the back of a spatula to press down evenly.
Step 6
6. Spread the preserves evenly on top of the dough. Sprinkle the remaining dough evenly on top of the preserves and gently press down using the back of a spatula.
Step 7
7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 8
8. Cool, cut into 1 1/2 x 4-inch bars, and serve.
Step 9
Note-bars can be stored at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Step 10
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