You know what TV show I miss a lot? Friends. The character I miss most of all? Joey. Because Joey loved jam. And I really love jam. So for me, these snack bars are a little piece of heaven. Sweet fruit preserves ooze between tender butter cake and crunchy granola. A hint of almond provides a certain je ne sais quoi without getting in the way of what's important here: the jam!
These treats also have the added benefit of being appropriate at any time of day. Eat one for breakfast and pretend it's a muffin; have one for lunch and call it a sandwich; wash one down with a cold glass of milk for dessert. And feel free to try any type of jam that suits your fancy. I used a mix of pomegranate and rhubarb, but don't let me cramp your style. Heck, if you're feeling sacrilegious you could even forgo jam altogether and use Nutella--just keep your heresy to yourself, you infidel!
Find the recipe here and tell Martha that I sent you :)
looks absolutely delicous!!
Posted by: Tina {Luphia loves...} | July 14, 2009 at 05:05 AM
Wishing I had one and a tall cold frosty glass of milk right now ...
Posted by: stephanie | July 14, 2009 at 05:06 AM
oooh, i like some jam too, especially in donuts (yikes!)
i'm filing this recipe away for when i feel brave enough to bake.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | July 14, 2009 at 07:24 AM
These look delish.
I miss Friends too. I really enjoyed one time when Joey was talking about how when he was a kid his mom would drop him off at the movies with a jar of jam and a spoon. HA! Good stuff.
Posted by: Amy@OldSweetSong | July 14, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I am crazy for jam and, unfortunately for my thighs, eat it every morning. Bonne Maman is a favorite, love the sweet jars with the red-checked lids. I digress, this recipe stands a chance as being a new all time favorite. And no one else in the house eats jam, so more bars for me! ;0)
Posted by: nkp | July 14, 2009 at 08:40 AM
yum. the only problem here is if i made those i would eat them all..at once. not good. i have zero self control when it comes to all manner of sweets.
Posted by: my favorite and my best | July 14, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Oh, those look so good. Maybe I'll make those on my next day off. I loved Joey for his whole appetite. Although I never saw him and Rachel together.
Posted by: Heidi | July 14, 2009 at 09:51 AM
These look tasty!
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | July 14, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Jam, how I love you. Baked goods that load on the jam are my favorite.
Posted by: Rachel (Heart of Light) | July 14, 2009 at 11:55 AM
scrumptious!!! i'm considering the nutella suggestion ;)
Posted by: shilvia | July 15, 2009 at 01:16 AM