HUMBLE BUMBLE CRUMBLE BARS

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While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This berry bar is lightly sweet and so easy. -Nancy Phillips, Portland, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FILLING:
2 cups chunky applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Stir brown sugar and cinnamon into reserved topping; set aside. In a large bowl, combine applesauce, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Spread over crust; top with berries and reserved topping. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.