Easy Jam Oat Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup tightly packed brown sugar.
02 - Pinch of salt.
03 - 1 cup raspberry jam.
04 - 1 large egg (about 55-60g / 2 oz).
05 - 125g (1 stick) melted unsalted butter.
06 - 1 1/2 cups plain or all-purpose flour.
07 - 1/2 tsp of baking powder.
08 - 1 1/2 cups traditional rolled oats.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a 20cm/8" pan with parchment, leaving extra hanging over the edges, and give it a quick spray or grease.
02 - Combine the butter and brown sugar, then whisk in the egg. Mix in the flour, oats, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until blended.
03 - Press half the mixture (1 1/2 cups) into your prepared pan. Spread the jam over it, then scatter the leftover mixture on top.
04 - Pop it in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is a lovely, deep golden brown.
05 - Let it cool completely for around 2 hours. Use the parchment to lift it out of the pan, then slice into 16 equal-sized squares.

# Notes:

01 - Stick to traditional oats, no instant or quick-cooking ones.
02 - For a fun twist, you can toss in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
03 - Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
04 - Let it warm up to room temperature before enjoying.

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