Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars

Name: Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup shortening; 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and extract. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; add berries and gently toss. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
3

Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.