Raspberry Bars

There is one word to describe this dessert- delicious! It has a touch of oats, a dash of cinnamon, the texture of a coffee crumb cake, and the tart punch of raspberries. And an added bonus - it is totally gluten free.

You can substitute the raspberry jam for any seedless jam flavor your heart calls - strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, mixed berry, grape, the list truly goes on. If you are feeling extra sweet, add a light white chocolate or cream cheese drizzle on top. Warning- there will be no leftovers!

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups flour (I use gluten free)

• 2 Cups old fashioned rolled oats

• 1 Cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 Teaspoon salt

• 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 Cup of butter (softened)

• 2 Cups seedless raspberry jam

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Apply cooking spray to a 9x13 pan or glass dish.

3. In a large mixing bowl whisk together all dry ingredients.

4. Mix in the butter (you may need to use your hands). Mixture will seem dry and crumbly.

5. Pour 2/3 the mixture into your 9x13 pan and press into the pan to form a bottom crust.

6. Spread the jam over the crust.

7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 mixture over the jam.

8. Bake in oven for 45 minutes or until the top starts to lightly brown.

9. Allow dessert to cool for a few hours before serving (so that the jam isn't runny)