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Still enjoying my overstock of preserves, I needed to satisfy my sweet tooth. What better way to do so than with these Raspberry Crumb Bars? They have a buttery shortbread crust accentuated with a touch of almond extract, a layer of good raspberry preserves, and another buttery crumb topping kissed with lemon!
Although my family would devour these at anytime of day or year, I would suggest serving these at a brunch, luncheon, afternoon tea, or even on a dessert tray for the upcoming spring celebrations. They have that not overly sweet, yet fruity finishing touch to end a meal or share at a gathering.
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Raspberry Crumb Bars
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
For the Bottom Layer
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, cold, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves or jam
For the Crumb Layer
- 1 ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Place one oven rack in the upper third position and another in the center. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
For the Bottom Layer
- Place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and pulse on/off until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk and almond extract and pulse on/off just until the mixture comes together. Transfer the dough to the pan, pressing firmly in a smooth and even layer. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Place the pan on the center rack and bake until barely firm in the center, about 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the crumb layer.
For the Crumb Layer
- Wipe the bowl of the food processor out clean. Add the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt; pulse to combine. Sprinkle the butter pieces over the flour mixture and process until the mixture is well blended. Add the egg and milk and pulse on/off until the mixture is moistened and forms small clumps.
- When the bottom layer is cooked, remove it from the oven and spread the preserves or jam evenly over the hot crust. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the preserves, breaking up any large clumps with your fingers. Bake in the upper third of the oven until the top is barely browned and the raspberry mixture is bubbly, about 25-30 minutes. Remove the pan to a rack to cool completely. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
oh my! these look delish! I have just started liking rasberries, so I have been on the lookout for recipes. I can't wait to try them!
How pretty and they sound delicious! I also like how simple they are, that always makes things easier 🙂
I bet they'd freeze well, too; just the thing to keep in the freezer for afternoon teas, or to take to a potluck. Thank you for sharing.
ooooh my favorite 🙂
These look great! I love the addition of almond and lemon flavoring!
I love anything raspberry flavored, so these look great to me! What a pretty picture too.
Would it be possible to substitute strawberry jam/preserves for the raspberry layer? My family (and myself) prefer strawberry to raspberry and it's usually what we have stocked in our pantry. Just wondering and thank you!
By the way, I love your website! Great recipes and ideas (not to mention the photos…)
Anon-
You can certainly substitute the raspberry preserves for strawberry preserves. Depending on your tastes, you might want to omit the almond extract. By the way, thank you!