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mother's sour cream bars

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Karon Reichert
Berryville, AR

I believe that my mother received this recipe from my great aunt who is in her mid 90's. I get wonderful comments on these bars every time I make them. This past spring I was diagnosed as gluten intolerant and therefore I have been learning to make many of my original recipes with gluten-free flour. This recipe I have been making as gluten-free also and no one can tell the difference. Just use Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour and some xanthan gum and everything else is the same. Good luck and please let me know if anyone tries this. Thanks.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These bars are different from anything we've ever had. They have a crunchy oatmeal crust that complements the creamy middle layer. The layer is sweet and tangy with raisins in every bite. A delicious old-fashioned heirloom recipe.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mother's sour cream bars

  • 2 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 c
    quick oatmeal
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 3/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3
    egg yolks, well beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    corn starch
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make mother's sour cream bars

  • Soaking raisins in hot water.
    1
    Soak raisins in some hot water until soft. Then drain water off of raisins and cool. Set aside.
  • Crust layer baking in the oven.
    2
    Cream butter and sugar well. Add the oatmeal, soda, and flour. Mix well and pat 1/2 of the mixture in a 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.
  • Egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, corn starch, raisins, and vanilla whisked together in a saucepan.
    3
    In a large saucepan, cook the egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, and corn starch. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add raisins and vanilla.
  • Custard and crumb layer added and baking in the oven.
    4
    Pour cooked mixture over the crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over top of mixture. Bake for 30 more minutes.
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