Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of oats, 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add the melted butter to the mixture, and stir until the ingredients are evenly moistened and form a crumbly texture.
- Press ⅔ of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to evenly flatten and pack the mixture into a firm crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until it begins to firm up and lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Spread the blueberry jam evenly over the pre-baked oat crust. Ensure you cover the entire surface with a smooth layer.
- Sprinkle fresh or frozen blueberries over the jam layer. Distribute them evenly for a balanced blueberry flavor in each bite.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the blueberry layer. This will create a textured and crispy topping that complements the soft blueberry filling.
- Gently press the crumble layer down with your hands or a spatula to ensure it adheres to the filling.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing.
