Oatmeal Jam Squares Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 16, 2009

I have made this recipe twice in one weekend. It is very good. Here are some tips. Use the 9 X 13 pan but you will need to reserve only about 3/4 C of crumb mixture- otherwise there won't be enough to pack into the pan. I reserved all of the walnuts for the topping. I added 1 TSP of Vanilla and subbed nutmeg for cinnamon. Oh one more thing... I used half a jar of jam for each batch.

—FrackFamily5

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 24, 2005

This came out WAY to crumbly and would not stay in squares. I basically served it like it was a cobbler or a crisp. The taste is ok but not the greatest, will not make again.

—KUL567

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Dec 16, 2011

These are a delicious healthy snack..... I used all applesauce in place of the butter. It makes a soft bottom crust, then i mixed 1 - 1 1/2 cups more oats into the remainder of the mix, to make it more crumbly for the top. I used rasperry jam. They're just the right amount of sweet.

—sweetseeker

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Jan 21, 2008

We really like these. We were looking for a healthy treat, though, so I substituted 1/2 cup applesauce for 1/2 cup of the butter. It added a really good flavor, reduced the fat, and I think helped the improve the crumbly factor other reviewers have mentioned--they stuck together just fine. However, one reviewer said she left out the sugar entirely and put tons of jam so I tried to just put half the sugar and tons of jam. It was okay but next time I'm just gonna put the sugar. Half the sugar = breakfast snack (not a problem), but all the sugar = treat (yum!).

—Adrienne

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Dec 08, 2003

Yum! A little on the sweet side so it may benefit from a little less sugar and I found that I needed a whole cup of preserves rather than 3/4 cup. On the whole a very tasty recipe!

—MOONNOODLE

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Oct 28, 2002

YUM YUM!!! So quick and easy to make too! Great for a brunch or snack.

—QHHUNTERS

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Mar 02, 2012

I tried this recipe for the first time last weekend. I used a jar of homemade peach jam (given to us by my husband's grandma). I don't know why but as I was making it - I just didn't have high expectations. I figured most of it would go to waste since my husband isn't a big oatmeal fan. I was pleasantly surprised! My husband and I both LOVED it. After he took his first bite - he asked me to make it again - so we wouldn't run out. His only complaint is that we didn't have any vanilla ice cream to go with it. (He stopped at the store the very next day to get some). We've been reheating the bars in the microwave and then serving it with ice cream all week. My only complaint is that I've gained 10 pounds...

—Mer

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Jan 05, 2012

We LOVE these!! I find that 1 cup of fruit preserves is better then 3/4 cup and most of the time I do half strawberry or raspberry (my favorite) and half apricot or peach (dh's favorite).

—Tamara

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
37 g
12%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
13.1 g
20%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
3.1 g
6%

Sodium
134 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Oatmeal Jam Squares

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 118

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g 20 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 134mg 5 %
Potassium 90mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 37g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %
Sugars 18.5g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 12 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.