Raspberry Crumble Bars Recipe

This Raspberry Crumble Bars recipe is a buttery and chewy dessert, which is made with rolled oats and raspberry preserves. It’s the perfect sweet treat, ready in about an hour, plus cooling time.

Raspberry Crumble Bars Ingredients

For the Raspberry Preserves:

• 1 quart raspberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water

For the Crust and Topping:

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 egg, beaten

How To Make Raspberry Crumble Bars

1. Make the Raspberry Preserves: In a saucepan, simmer the raspberries and water for 8 to 10 minutes. Pass the mixture through a food mill to remove the seeds. Return the liquid to the saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Add the sugar in ½ cup increments, allowing it to return to a simmer each time. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 216-218°F on a candy thermometer. Let it cool to room temperature before using.
2. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
3. Make the crumb mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, both sugars, oats, and salt. Add the softened butter and the beaten egg. Beat on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Form the crust and assemble: Reserve 2 cups of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread 1 cup of the raspberry preserves over the crust, leaving a ½-inch border.
5. Top and bake: Crumble the reserved oat mixture over the preserves. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until lightly browned.
6. Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Recipe Tips

• How to get a non-soggy crust? Pressing the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan is the key. This creates a dense, sturdy base that can hold up to the jam filling.
• Can I use store-bought raspberry preserves? Yes, absolutely. To save time, you can use 1 cup of your favorite good-quality raspberry jam or preserves instead of making it from scratch.
• How do I know when the bars are done? The bars are ready when the crumble topping is a light golden brown and the edges are set. The center may still be slightly soft but will firm up as it cools.
• Can I add nuts to the crumble? Yes, a ½ cup of chopped almonds or pecans would be a delicious, crunchy addition to the crumble topping.

What To Serve With Raspberry Crumble Bars

These sweet and chewy bars are a perfect treat on their own.

• A cup of hot tea or coffee
• A tall glass of cold milk
• A small scoop of vanilla ice cream

How To Store Raspberry Crumble Bars

• Room Temperature: Store the completely cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Placing parchment paper between layers will prevent them from sticking.
• Freeze: You can also freeze the baked and cooled bars. Wrap them well in plastic wrap and then foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Raspberry Crumble Bars Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 bar
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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