Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars
“To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone will want to indulge.” —Leanna M. Thorne, Lakewood, Colorado
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 3dozen | 30minutes | 35minutes + cooling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3dozen | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 35minutes + cooling |
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar divided
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Portions: dozen
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Ingredients
Portions: dozen
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and extract. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; add berries and gently toss. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
- Editor’s Note: If using frozen raspberries, do not thaw before tossing with cornstarch mixture.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 131 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fibre), 2g protein.
