Delicious Raspberry Bars with a Buttery Crust and Sweet Raspberry Filling

Indulge in the heavenly combination of a buttery crust and a sweet raspberry filling with these delicious raspberry bars. Perfect for dessert or snacking, these bars are simple to make and bursting with the fresh flavors of raspberries. Whether you serve them at a party or enjoy them as a treat for yourself, these raspberry bars are sure to be a hit with your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raspberry jam
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press half of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Reserve the other half for the crumble topping.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry jam over low heat until it becomes smooth and pourable. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the fresh raspberries on top.
6. Crumble the remaining dough mixture evenly over the raspberry layer, creating a crumbly topping.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into bars.
9. Once cooled, dust the raspberry bars with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

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