Raspberry Jam Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 6 Tbsp butter, softened and divided
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tsp flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt.
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam or other flavor
• 1/3 cup raspberries or other fruit
• 1 tsp lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper

Shortbread Crust layer

1. In a bowl combine 5 Tbsp softened butter,  flour, sugar and salt.
2. Use your clean hands to mix it together until it resembles small crumbs.
3. Set aside 6 Tbsp of the mixture to use on top of the bars.
4. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the 9 x 5 inch pan. Press down on it.
5.  Bake in oven for 14 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden brown

Crumb Layer

1. Take the remaining crumb mixture and add in brown sugar, oats and remaining 1 Tbsp of butter.  Mix together until combined.

Raspberry Layer

1. In a bowl, combine jam, raspberries and lemon juice.
2. Mix and smash the berries.
3. Spread the berry mixture over the top of the hot shortbread crust and then sprinkle the streusel topping over the jam layer.  Don't press down on the crumb  topping.
4. Put it back in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
5. Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes.
6. Lift the bars out of the pan with the parchment paper liner and cut into 4 big pieces or 8 squares.