Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars

By Tricia33

To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone will want to indulge.

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 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

*Editor’s Note: If using frozen raspberries, do not thaw before tossing with cornstarch mixture.

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 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 3 dozen.