Description

These raspberry bars are quick, easy, and perfect for when you want something sweet without a lot of fuss. Made with just five ingredients, they’re buttery, fruity, and have a soft crumbly texture that’s totally irresistible. Great for dessert, snacks, or even breakfast on the go!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup raspberry jam (or preserves)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and salt until crumbly and well combined.
Press about 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even base.
Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the jam layer.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can swap raspberry jam for any other fruit jam you like—strawberry, blueberry, or apricot all work well.
For extra texture, stir in 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or rolled oats to the topping.
These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.