Old World Raspberry Bars

Transport your taste buds to a bygone era with these irresistible Old World Raspberry Bars, a timeless dessert that seamlessly blends buttery shortbread, luscious raspberry jam, and a golden oat-almond streusel topping. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, these bars are crafted with simple pantry staples and a rich dose of nostalgia. The crumbly shortbread base is layered with vibrant raspberry jam and topped with a crunchy, nutty crumble made from toasted almonds, rolled oats, and brown sugar, creating an elegant treat with a rustic charm. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a delightful aroma filling your kitchen, these golden beauties are ideal for everything from afternoon tea to holiday gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these raspberry bars are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup raspberry jam
• 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Stir until the dough comes together into a crumbly texture.

Step 4

Reserve 3/4 cup of the dough mixture for the topping and set aside. Press the remaining dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, forming an even layer.

Step 5

Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the dough base, stopping about 1/4 inch from the edges.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the reserved dough with the oats, light brown sugar, and sliced almonds. Mix until crumbly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the oat-almond streusel evenly over the raspberry jam layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbling slightly around the edges.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 10

Slice into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1098.4 grams (1098.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4699

Total Fat 225.60g	289%
Saturated Fat 124.40g	622%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 677mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 627.70g	228%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 374.30g
Protein 46.90g	94%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320mg	25%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1023mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 53.1%