Quick Best Whole Wheat Jam Crumble Bars

These hearty and wholesome homemade snacks are perfect for an afternoon treat for the family or to share at a potluck. They offer a delightful blend of flavors, loaded with 100% whole wheat flour from the panhandle of Texas, real butter, brown sugar, and fresh eggs. The recipe comes together quickly and makes a full 9X13-inch cake pan. For the best flavor, stick to the original recipe and allow the bars to cool completely before removing from the pan.

Whole Wheat Jam Crumble Bars

3 ½ cups Panhandle Milling Whole Wheat Flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup melted butter

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla or rum extract

Filling:

1 ½ cup jam (any flavor)

Directions:

• Combine the first six ingredients until crumbly and thick. Add the egg and vanilla and blend into the flour mixture.
• When thoroughly combined, press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
• Spread jam over the crumble mixture in the pan, then top it with the remaining half of the crumble mixture.
• Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.