STRAWBERRY CRUNCH BAR

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Yield Makes 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
2/3 c. strawberry jam or preserves

Steps:

  • PREHEAT the oven to 350° F. Line an 8" by 8" baking sheet or cake pan with parchment paper, lightly grease with vegetable cooking spray, and set aside.
  • COMBINE the flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir well. Add the butter and applesauce, and mix until slightly wet crumbs form.
  • PRESS two-thirds of the oats mixture into the prepared pan, pressing to a uniform half-inch thickness. Spread the jam over the top layer, using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon to evenly spread onto the oats. Crumble the remaining oats mixture over the jam to form a uniform thickness. Bake until the top is golden brown, 30 minutes.
  • REMOVE from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
  • CUT the cooled cake into bars measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4" and serve immediately, or wrap individually in plastic wrap. (The bars will keep at room temperature for up to two days, and refrigerate for up to four days.)

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