Raspberry Bars
An award-winning raspberry jam crumble bar cookie
Ingredients
butter (softened)
1 cup (2 sticks)
granulated sugar
1 cup
egg
1
all-purpose flour
3 cup
pecans (finely chopped)
1 cup
raspberry jam (raspberry preserves or seedless jam)
3/4 cup
Instructions
1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (about 177°C).
2
Step 2
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix well.
3
Step 3
Add flour and pecans, mix on low speed, scraping the bowl frequently, until the mixture is crumbly.
4
Step 4
Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch square baking pan. Spread jam, leaving 1/4 inch from the edges.
5
Step 5
Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top. Bake 40-45 minutes, until jam is bubbling and top is golden. Cool completely.
6
Step 6
Trim edges before cutting into bars if desired. Cut into bars.
