Description
Delightful and nostalgic Raspberry Crumb Bars with a buttery crust and vibrant raspberry filling, perfect for any gathering or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Crack in the egg and mix until just combined.
- Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Cook the raspberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the raspberry filling over the baked crust and crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool the bars in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. These bars pair wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: raspberry, crumb bars, dessert, sweet treat, baking