raspberry bars
(1 rating)
Raspberry has always been my favorite flavors, so I always have raspberry recipes on hand for my occasional raspberry cravings. And this is one of the recipes. I've been making it for so many years that I can't recall where I originally got the recipe. If raspberries are in season, I add a heaping spoonful (or more!) of fresh berries, too. It's a great dessert to take to potlucks, and it's also great to serve for breakfast or when you want something to enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot tea. It can be made several days in advance, because it freezes well.
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(1 rating)
yield
16 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For raspberry bars
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1 cupunsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cupgranulated sugar
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1 lgegg
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1 tspvanilla extract
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2 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
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2 Tbspvery finely chopped nuts (optional)
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10-oz jarseedless raspberry jam
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1/2 cuptoasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
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8 ozfresh raspberries (if in season) - optional
How To Make raspberry bars
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1Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
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2Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until well blended. Add the flour and 2 Tbsp of finely chopped nuts (if using), and beat well. Reserve one cup of this dough, and set it aside (for a later step).
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3Press remaining dough into the greased baking dish, pressing it down to form a level base layer. Spread the jam over the dough in an even layer. Stir the 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the reserved dough mixture, and sprinkle it over the jam. Don't press the jam layer.
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4Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Let the pan cool completely on a rack before slicing. To cut into 16 bars, slice 4 rows across and 4 rows vertically.
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5Optional - spoon fresh berries on top or alongside each serving, if desired.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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