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Pumpkin Spice Jam Bars Recipe

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These Pumpkin Spice Jam Bars combine a buttery oat crust with warm pumpkin spice flavors and a sweet jam filling, perfect for a cozy fall treat. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a delightful dessert or snack for gatherings.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces (1 3/4 Sticks) Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose or Oat Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Spice Seasoning (See Notes Above)
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1 (12 Ounce) Jar Pumpkin Spice Jam or Other Fruit Jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine dry and wet ingredients. In a bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together the butter, flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spice mix until completely mixed.
  3. Press bottom crust. Press half the oat mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan with your fingertips.
  4. Spread jam. Spoon the jam on top of the bottom layer and spread evenly with a knife.
  5. Add nuts to remaining mixture. Add the nuts to the remaining oat mixture.
  6. Crumble topping and bake. Crumble the rest of the oat and nut mixture over the jam to cover, then bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • The recipe mentions to see notes above regarding Pumpkin Spice Seasoning, implying options or substitutions.