Oatmeal Cherry Fruit Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft oat layers with sweet cherry filling baked into chewy, golden bars. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Oatmeal Mixture
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170 grams unsalted butter, softened
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220 grams packed brown sugar
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220 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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135 grams quick oats
→ Fruit Filling
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595 grams cherry pie filling
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 200°C and allow to fully preheat.
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In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
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In a separate small bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir to mix evenly, then add to the butter mixture.
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Stir in quick oats and mix until a crumbly texture forms.
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Press half of the crumb mixture (about 2 cups) firmly into the base of a greased 23 x 33 cm baking pan using your fingers.
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Evenly spoon cherry pie filling over the oat base.
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Distribute remaining crumbs over the fruit and gently pat to create a flat surface.
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Transfer pan to preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
# Extra Information:
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Cooling fully before cutting ensures clean, neat bars.