Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 3 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup shortening
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2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup sugar; add berries and gently toss. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 131 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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