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Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumble Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumble Bars

The ultimate comfort food, Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumble Bars bring together the rich flavors of peanut butter and sweet jelly in a delightful treat. Perfect for any occasion, this easy dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep everyone coming back for more. Make them tonight for a deliciously nostalgic experience!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup creamy peanut butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted, half of 1 stick
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats don’t use quick cook or instant, they’re finer and behave like flour and will make mixture too dry
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 jar Smuckers Fruit and Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread 9-ounce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To a large, microwave-safe bowl add the unsalted butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the creamy peanut butter and heat for 30 seconds to soften. Whisk the butter and peanut butter mixture until smooth and combined.
  4. Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, light brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
  5. Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
  6. Turn batter out into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. While bars bake, make the crumble topping. To a large, microwave-safe bowl add the unsalted butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
  8. Add the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned whole-rolled oats, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt, and stir to combine. Mixture will be dry and sandy with some larger, well-formed crumble pieces; set aside.
  9. After bars have baked for 15 minutes, remove pan from the oven, and spread the Smuckers Fruit and Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread in an even flat layer over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch bare margin at the edges.
  10. Evenly sprinkle with the crumble topping mixture. Return pan to oven and bake for about 25 to 28 minutes, or until crumble topping is lightly golden browned and set.
  11. Place pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 90 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze these bars for up to 6 months.