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plum jam crumble bars

(1 rating)
Kitchen Crew
By Kitchen Crew

All of the delicious flavors of ripe plums pairs with warm spices and lemon zest to create an irresistible homemade jam, sandwiched between layers of an oat-based crumble to create delectable bars! This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy afternoon sweet treat or even for brunch. These bars offer a burst of fruity goodness in every bite. With a golden crust that crumbles delicately beneath your fingers and a generous layer of sweet and slightly tart plum jam, each bite promises a beautiful blend of texture and flavors that will leave you wanting more.

(1 rating)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 50 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For plum jam crumble bars

  • 8
    sweet plums
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1
    star anise
  • pinch
    salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    quick cooking rolled oats
  • 1 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    cane sugar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make plum jam crumble bars

  • chopping plums
    1
    Chop plums, leaving the skin on, and add them to a medium-sized pot.
  • plums and spices in pot
    2
    Add the light brown sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, star of anise, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • filling cooked
    3
    After 10 minutes, the plums should be softened. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to stir until the plums lose their shape and a thick jam forms. (You can use a potato masher to help move this process along - just remember to remove the star of anise first.)
  • checking consistency
    4
    Once you have the desired consistency, remove from the heat and remove the star of anise, if you haven't already. Allow to cool completely.
  • butter chop
    5
    While the plum jam is cooling, chop the butter into cube-sized pieces.
  • oats to food processor
    6
    Add the butter to a food processor with the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • plum bar crust
    7
    Pulse on high to blend the oats until a buttery, crumbly mixture forms. It should be slightly compact in its consistency, with loose oats that can be easily molded into it.
  • pan with parchment
    8
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 square baking dish with butter, then line it with parchment paper.
  • crust pushed in
    9
    Press 3/4 of the oat mixture into the baking pan. Use a spatula or your hand to press the mixture down to create an even bottom layer.
  • jam over crumble
    10
    Spread the cooled jam over the oat mixture and use a spatula to smooth the top.
  • sprinkle crumble on
    11
    Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the jam.
  • plum crumble bars baked
    12
    Bake on the center rack of the oven for 30 minutes. Then broil on high for 2 minutes.
  • sliced bars
    13
    Cool at least 20 minutes (ideally 30-45) before slicing.
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