Delicious dishes.

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

From The Joy of Vegan Baking

Ingredients

1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar

1 c unbleached all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 c quick-cooking oats

1/2 c non-hydrogenated, nondairy butter, softened

3/4 c raspberry (or any other fruit) preserves

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly oil one 8 or 9-inch square pan on all sides.

2. In a medium-size bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats.  Add the butter and, using your hands, create a crumbly mixture.  Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.  

3. Spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge.  Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the crumb mixture over the top, and lightly press it into the jam.

4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned.  Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

{Photo credit: tofutti break, who used the same recipe}