RASPBERRY PATCH CRUMB BARS

Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.