Description
Indulgent raspberry crumble bars blend sweet-tart fruit with buttery, crumbly layers that sing of summer’s bounty. Crisp, golden edges and juicy raspberry filling make this dessert a perfect companion for afternoon tea or a delightful end to any meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Filling and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 350°F and lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhanging edges for easy extraction.
- Create base mixture by blending melted butter, sugars, and vanilla until smooth, then incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt to develop a textured dough. Fold in oats for additional crunch and consistency.
- Distribute approximately two-thirds of the prepared dough across the pan’s bottom, creating a uniform foundation. Reserve remaining mixture for topping.
- Craft raspberry filling by gently combining fresh raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch, ensuring delicate coating without crushing the fruit.
- Layer raspberry mixture evenly over the prepared base, maintaining consistent distribution throughout the pan.
- Sprinkle reserved dough across raspberry layer, strategically breaking into small clusters to create an artful, rustic topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown, with raspberry filling exhibiting gentle bubbling around edges, indicating complete cooking.
- Allow bars to cool completely on wire rack, enabling filling to set and stabilize.
- Utilize parchment paper handles to extract entire dessert from pan, then slice into precise squares for serving.
Notes
- Customize the crumble by swapping raspberries with other seasonal berries like blueberries, strawberries, or mixed berry combinations for year-round enjoyment.
- Enhance the texture by toasting the oats before mixing into the dough, which adds a nutty depth and extra crunchiness to the bars.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can still indulge.
- Keep the bars fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week to extend their shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg