Raspberry Crumble Bar

Here’s a delightful recipe for Eggless Raspberry Crumble Bars, perfect for a sweet and tangy treat:

Ingredients:

For the Crust and Crumble:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Raspberry Filling:

• 2 cups fresh raspberries (frozen can also be used, but thaw and drain well)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Juice of half a lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
2. Make the Crust and Crumble:
   • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   • Add the cold cubed butter and vanilla extract. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and resembles wet sand.
   • Reserve about 1 cup of the crumble mixture for topping.
   • Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
3. Prepare the Raspberry Filling:
   • In another bowl, combine the raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Gently toss until the raspberries are evenly coated and the mixture is combined.
4. Assemble the Bars:
   • Evenly spread the raspberry filling over the crust.
   • Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture on top of the raspberry layer.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares.
   • Serve as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Enjoy your homemade Eggless Raspberry Crumble Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors with a delightful crumbly texture!