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Delicious Almond Raspberry Bars with buttery crust and crunchy almond topping

Almond Raspberry Bars

These Almond Raspberry Bars are a simple yet special dessert that features buttery, crunchy layers with a jammy raspberry filling, perfect for any weeknight treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Filling
  • 2 cups Raspberries (fresh or frozen) Use fresh if available; otherwise, frozen works well.
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the filling.
Crust and Topping
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Sliced or chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup Rolled oats Optional but recommended.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 12 tablespoons Butter, melted That is 1 and a half sticks.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract Optional but highly recommended.

Method
 

Preparation of Raspberry Filling
  1. Add raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir as the berries break down, about 4 to 6 minutes. If using frozen raspberries, it may take a couple extra minutes.
  3. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water in a tiny cup, then stir it into the berries.
  4. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until it looks glossy and thick, like a loose jam.
  5. Take it off the heat and let it cool while you make the crumb mixture.
Preparation of Crust and Topping
  1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line your pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, oats (if using), brown sugar, salt, and almonds.
  3. Pour in melted butter and almond extract. Stir until you get a sandy mixture that clumps when squeezed.
  4. Press about two thirds of the mixture firmly into the pan.
  5. Spread the raspberry filling on top in an even layer.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the filling without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 30 to 38 minutes, until the top is golden with bubbling around the edges.
  8. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

These bars can be stored in the fridge for about 5 days or frozen for later use. If you want to enhance the flavor, warm a square in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving.