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Guava Crumble Bars

Servings 8 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 1 cup graham crackers, pulverized
  • 3.5 cup old fashioned oats, divided
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pint guava jam
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cake spice (or equal amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves)

Instructions

  • Start by pre-heating the oven to 375*F.
  • In a large stand mixer, cream 1 1/4 cups of softened butter until smooth, and stir in 1 cup of pulverized graham crackers, 2 1/2 cups of oats, 1 tsp. of cinnamon, and 1 cup of flour.
  • Press mixture into a greased 13"x9" baking pan (will need to press/pack down fairly firmly to get an even layer).
  • Spread jam by spoonfuls onto the bottom layer, and use a knife or spatula to even it out.
  • In a microwave safe, medium-sized mixing bowl, melt remaining butter. Stir in remaining oats, cake spice, and brown sugar to make the crumble topping. Sprinkle over the jam to create a fairly even layer.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes at 375*F or until lightly browned. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before scoring/cutting into bars. This needs to set up in the fridge for about 30 minutes before thoroughly enjoying. Can be stored for up to one week in the fridge in a Tupperware container or on a paper plate in a ziplock bag.
Course: Desserts & Baking