Raspberry Oatmeal Squares

I first had these raspberry oatmeal squares after Holly brought them to work one day in the fall. I loved them then, but frankly forgot about this recipe until they showed up in Nashville this spring at one of our tennis matches. They went fast!

I knew it would be the perfect thing to make for our end-of-the-season team celebration. Go Team Overserved! Champions again. . . so movin' on up!

Raspberry Oatmeal Squares

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam

Directions:
Add jam to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Combine first five ingredients. Rub in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender to form a crumbly mixture. Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, then lightly press it into the jam.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Note: I doubled the recipe and used a 9x13 casserole dish.