Almond Rhubarb Jam Bars

Homemade rhubarb jam (or jam of choice) is layered between a tender oat and coconut crumble bar that's spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and topped with toasted almonds. Yields 6 to 9 depending on how you cut them.

Course Desserts & Sweet Treats

Cuisine American

Keyword baking, bars, coconut, dessert, jam, oatmeal, rhubarb, whole wheat flour

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 440

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Emile Henry Made In France HR Modern Classics Square Baking Dish 8 x 8" / 2 Qt, White

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats not quick oats
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup (packed) sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 cup roasted rhubarb jam or use your favorite
1/3 cup sliced almonds

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Lightly grease an 8×8 pan and preheat your oven to 350°F (or 180°C).
In a mixing bowl, measure and add the oats, flours, coconut, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and salt. Stir to combine.
Next pour in the melted butter. Stirring until the butter has absorbed the flours and small crumbles have formed. Reserve 2/3 cup and set this off to the side for the crumb topping.
Add the remaining oat mixture into the prepared pan. Use your fingers to gently press into the pan. Bake on the middle rack for 8 minutes.
Once partially baked, spread the rhubarb jam (or jam of your choice) evenly over the top of the oatmeal crust. Then sprinkle with the reserved crumble topping and the sliced almonds before sliding it back into your oven for 15 to 20 more minutes. Or until the crumble topping and oats are lightly golden.
Let cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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