Raspberry Almond Crumble Bars

Servings:

• 9-12 bars, depending on cut size

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Filling:

• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Topping:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt for the crust. Add cold butter; use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into prepared pan.
3. Bake crust for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and granulated sugar for the filling. Add fresh raspberries; stir until coated with dry mixture. Stir in almond extract.
5. Pour raspberry mixture over baked crust.
6. To make topping, mix oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Spread topping evenly over filling.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
9. Remove from oven; let cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.