Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are a delightful summer treat that combines a buttery shortbread crust with sweet raspberry jam and a crumbly topping. Ideal for gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars can be whipped up in just 50 minutes using only five simple ingredients. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed at a picnic, BBQ, or cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 jar seedless raspberry jam (9–12 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, sugar, and egg using an electric mixer until crumbly.
- Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust layer.
- Crumble the reserved topping over the jam and lightly press down.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars light and crumbly. Customize with different fruit jams like strawberry or apricot for unique variations.