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black raspberry crumble bars

Black Raspberry Crumble Bars Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Crust and Crumble
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Berry Filling
  • 4 cups fresh black raspberries
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture forms soft crumbs.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, gently toss the black raspberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  6. Spread the berry filling evenly over the crust.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the berry filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Cool completely before slicing. For cleaner slices, chill before cutting.

Notes

  • Fresh black raspberries are delicate, so mix the filling gently.
  • If your berries are extra juicy, add 1 to 2 teaspoons more cornstarch.
  • Blackberries can be used in place of black raspberries.
  • Frozen berries may be used, but do not thaw before baking.
  • These bars slice best after they are fully cooled.