Easy Plum Crumble Bars

Plum bars with oat crumble on a piece of baking paper.

Easy Plum Crumble Bars

These plum bars with a delicious crumble topping are the perfect blend of sweet and spiced flavors. The juicy spiced plums pair wonderfully with the buttery oat crumble, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: bars

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the Spiced Plums:

8 medium plums, cut into chunks
½ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 star anise

For the Oat Crumble:

2 ½ cups jumbo rolled oats
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, cut into cubes
1 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Spiced Plums:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the plums, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and star anise.
Cook until the plums are soft and beginning to lose their shape, stirring occasionally. The mixture should reach a thick, jam-like consistency.
Remove from heat and let it cool. Discard the star anise.

Make the Oat Crumble:

In a food processor, add the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, butter, and light brown sugar.
Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and can be pressed together to form small balls.

Assemble and Bake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square metal baking pan with parchment paper.
Press ¾ of the oat crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Spread the cooled plum jam evenly over the pressed oat layer. Sprinkle the remaining oat crumble mixture evenly over the plum jam layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the jam is bubbling at the edges and the top is golden brown.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps them set and makes cutting easier.

Notes

Plum Variety: You can use any variety of plums for this recipe. If using particularly tart plums, you might want to add a bit more sugar to balance the flavors.
Butter: Ensure the butter is cold when you add it to the food processor. This helps in achieving the right crumbly texture for the oat mixture.
Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to a week.

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