Description
These Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery crumbly crust, a sweet and tangy raspberry jam filling, and a golden crumble topping. Simple to make with just a few pantry staples, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
Filling
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam 9-12 ounce jar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bars.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: Using an electric mixer on a low setting, combine the butter, flour, sugar, and egg until the mixture becomes crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this crumbly mixture to use later as the topping.
- Form Crust: Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a prepared 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Add Raspberry Filling: Evenly spread the entire jar of seedless raspberry jam over the crust, creating a smooth layer.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping evenly over the raspberry jam and press lightly to adhere it.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until the topping turns a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the bars to cool completely. Cut into 24 bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the butter and egg are at room temperature before mixing for a smoother dough.
- Press the crust firmly to create an even base that holds the filling well.
- If you prefer a thicker jam layer, use a 12-ounce jar rather than 9 ounces.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
