Peanut butter and Jelly Bars - GF

Sometimes recipes sound amazing... but they don't end up looking like what you thought you were making. These are gluten free and vegan (if you use vegan preserves-not all are), and VERY delicious. However mine didn't want to come out of the pan in one piece... coming out in many gooey chunks, check.

Truthfully I think it's because I used cashew butter, maybe it was too soft/liquid compared to PB? Not sure.. But definitely head over to Sweet Roads to see her pictures, they are beautiful! Unlike my sad torn apart hunks of deliciousness :)

Peanut Butter Bars
Recipe by Sweet Road
3/4 c peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1tsp water
4 tbsp preserves
1/4 c chopped walnuts
1/4 c rolled oats

Preheat the oven to 350º F

-In a bowl, combine 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 c peanut butter, vinegar, and water
-Spread the mixture evenly into an 8x8 baking sheet (grease it first or line with parchment paper)
-Spread the preserves evenly over the peanut butter mixture
-In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 c sugar and peanut butter with the walnuts and rolled oats to form a crumbly mixture
-Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the two layers in the pan and bake for 15 - 20 minutes
-Allow to cool, cut, and enjoy!

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