Description
Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars are a delightful treat that brings together the rich, buttery flavor of a shortbread crust with the tangy sweetness of raspberry jam, all topped with a crumbly finish. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet snack at home, these bars are incredibly easy to make with just five simple ingredients. Whether you choose to serve them at parties or enjoy them during quiet moments, these bars promise to deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. With minimal cleanup and versatile options for jam flavors, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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 until crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Spread seedless raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Crumble reserved mixture over the jam layer and press lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg