Monday, April 21, 2014

Raspberry Crumble Bars



For my Spring tea today it's actually nice enough to have it outside.  Pretty pink tulips from the grocery are the centerpiece. On top of the gingham napkin that I made, I'm using my hand painted teacup and plate from my my late Great Aunt Kitty  My teapot is brewing a flowering green tea pod that I received from some dear friends.

Here's a close-up of the pretty teacup.  

I have never bought raspberry pie filling, but I picked up some at Target and saw this recipe on the back of their store brand.  I thought it sounded good and, oh my,  was it ever!!  The bars are buttery and the crumb topping is fabulous.   If you're a raspberry lover like me, you may want to try this recipe soon, although I can see using other flavors that would be great, too. 

2 cups flour
2 cups quick cooking oats (I used old fashioned)
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 1/4 cups butter, melted
1 can raspberry fruit filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter until combined.

Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping. Firmly press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13" pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes.

Spread fruit filling over warm crust; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool completely before serving.

Makes 24 bars.

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42 comments:

  1. The bars look beautiful and sound nice and easy Kitty! I was actually looking at raspberry jam the other day... I hope you had a nice Easter with the kids and enjoy the beautiful weather:@)

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  2. I'm trying to think if I have ever even seen raspberry pie filling in the store. I'm going to look now!
    I hope you had a good Easter, Kitty. I know this was the first, and my heart is so tendered toward you.

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  3. Oh how I would love to join you for tea in the sunshine :) Your tea cup is lovely and your crumble bars look amazing! Have a wonderful day, friend!

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  4. I would love to join you for tea and one of those yummy raspberry bars! Hope you had a nice Easter. xo

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  5. Tea in the sunshine! Sounds great! Those raspberry bars look yummy!

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  6. Isn't it nice to be able to be outside once again! Cute table, Kitty...and those bars look delicious...raspberry is one of our favorites.

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  7. Oh my goodness, Kitty, those raspberry bars look scrumptious! I will have to look for that filling at our new Target. Hopefully they will carry it. I love the china painted by your Aunt Kitty. What a wonderful artist she was. They are priceless. Thank you for joining me for tea and enjoy your week, my friend.

    Blessings and hugs,
    Sandi

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  8. Kitty, the tea cups is so gorgeous and the bars look so yummy too. How easy to use the raspberry filling. What lovely weather. We are enjoying good weather for a while too. It makes me soooo happy!

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  9. Oh, look at you outside already for tea! The raspberry crumble sounds delicious, but then everything you make is.
    Hope you had a nice Easter with your family.

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  10. A real spring tea outdoors, how lucky! Love your teacup, so pretty and your bars I will be making! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!
    Hugs...Nancy

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  11. Love raspberry pie filling. I love to spread on top of a completely cooled cheesecake. nThese bars sound good!

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  12. Oooooo, those bars sure look yummy & so does your lovely outdoor setting, Kitty! I adore your hand painted teacup...so delicate.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe, as I've never purchased raspberry filling either. I can't wait to try these.
    Hope you had a nice Easter. We did, but I'm pooped...lots of prep work then the clean-up. Whew!

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  13. This is such a beautiful table setting Kitty- spring is in the air!
    The raspberry crumble bars look fantastic.

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  14. Lovely tea time outdoors, Kitty. The raspberry crunch is calling my name.

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  15. What great bars Kitty and I love things like this for on the go lunches. When I retire I am going to love baking more. Your table setting is so love and springtime has definitely arrived at your door!

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  16. Kitty what a lovely tea setting... and your raspberry crunch looks tres yummy!!! It hasn't been quite outside tea weather here ...so I'm enjoying your outdoor tea. Hugs, C. (HHL)

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  17. What a cozy little corner you have there! I am so glad it was warm enough for you to have tea out doors : )
    The tea cup your dear aunt painted always makes me smile. And your raspberry bars look so delicious! YUM!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  18. It looks like a lovely afternoon for tea and raspberry bars, Kitty! Your pretty table is very sweet - I do love that fabulous tea cup and saucer! The flower tea looks wonderful in the clear pot, too. My daughter loves anything raspberry - I will make this for her when I see her next. Thank you <3 xo Karen

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  19. I would love to be sharing that tea with you! The blooming tea looks so pretty in the background and the raspberry bars delicious. And of course your Great Aunt's china is lovely--she did such a nice job on it!

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  20. I just love the tea cup you shared today. It is perfect for spring. Everything looks so good. Blessings, Mrtha

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  21. Very pretty! and yummy thank you for including the recipe.

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  22. pretty tablescape and I love raspberry crumbles!! Yumm! .Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share this post with us http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/04/centerpiece-wednesday-beautiful.html
    Karin

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  23. Your setting looks welcoming and the bars look delish.

    Madonna
    MakeMineLemon

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  24. Hi Kitty,
    How are you? It was so nice to hear from you. Your tea time today is very pretty. I just love the pink and green of your teacup and tea plate. Just my taste! Your tea looks so lovely in the teapot and I love the pink pitcher of flowers. How special that you were named after your aunt and inherited her treasures. I must try your raspberry crumble treat. It looks amazing. Have a
    wonderful week! Karen

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  25. This is just SO lovely! the tea cups are gorgeous and the raspberry crumble bars look delicious!
    Mary

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  26. These look delicious and I hope you had a great Easter!!!

    Cynthia

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  27. Looks delicious! Love those pretty tulips. Hope you had a blessed Easter with your family!

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  28. Hi Kitty, I am going to be thinking about the raspberry crumble all day now. It looks delicious. You cook all the time and stay so slim. How do you do it?

    Your handpainted china and tea vignette is so pretty and inviting . I love tea outside and your setting is lovely.

    Have a great day.

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  29. Hey sweet Kitty,
    I do love rasberry anything and these looks yummy..pinning it for later. My Grandmother used to put rasberry jam over vanilla ice cream and I have loved it since she taught me.. Your pretty teacup reminded me of my other Grandmother that collected teacups...So, thank you for jogging my memory about 2 special ladies in my life.... and you are one of those too....
    I hope you are doing good and Easter was sweet for you..with good memories of your husband overriding him not being there ...
    Love, Mona

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  30. Kitty,
    I adore your handpainted china tea cup and saucer, dear one!!!
    The setting for your tablescape for tea is so~o~o inviting now that the weather is warming.
    I L O V E raspberries!!! AND. . .I LOVE the fact that this recipe contains NO cinnamon!
    (I'm allergic to cinnamon!!!)
    Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'll be off to Target soon to buy some pie filling!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat
    P.S. Your comments are always liken a breath of fresh air.
    Thank you for your sweet visit today!

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  31. Kitty, I'm back for another slice. ;-)

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  32. Beautiful table al fresco with gorgeous teacup and I wish I could join you for a piece of that cake!
    Tks for the récipe and I can't wait to make this yumminess!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  33. Kitty, how I would love to sit with you and enjoy tea and treats!!! You have the perfect spot to spend an hour or two - lol!! Love the china and those raspberry bars look wonderful! Happy Spring, my friend!!

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  34. Hi Kitty,
    I saw your scrumptious raspberry bars at Miz Helen's and had to come take a peek. Lovely table setting too! Your fairy blogmother is a great friend of mine and I call her Wonder Woman,lol, - she's the best!
    Have a great day.

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  35. Sweet table...your china is gorgeous! Love it....

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  36. Oh Kitty, how I long to sit with you in this gorgeous outdoor setting, sipping tea, chatting away the hours and munching on what looks to me as the perfect tea sweet. YUM! What a lovely teacup too.
    Hugs.

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  37. I'm such a sucker for raspberry anything. These look wonderful - crumbles as raspberry make such a wonderful combination!
    thanks for visiting The Café

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  38. The colors in your pretty tea cup are beautiful, Kitty. It's a real treasure. Raspberries are my favorite fruit and your bars look delicious.

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  39. Hi Dear Kitty, I love this tea setting you've done!! I love seeing your teacup and saucer painted by your namesake, and the plate is beautiful, too. They go together so well. The tulips are gorgeous! Yes, I am a fan of raspberry for sure, and the recipe looks tasty and doable. Thanks for sharing, as always, and I hope you have a nice weekend, my friend. :)

    Big Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  40. Hi Kitty,
    What a lovely Spring Tea I love your colors with your delicious Raspberry Crumble Bar. I have a little dish that matches your tea pieces and I just love it. I hope you are getting all that beautiful tea setting indoors before our forecasted storms roll in this evening, stay safe! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  41. I love raspberry bars Kitty! Your Spring tea is lovely and the teacups are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  42. Hurray for an outdoor tea~ tulips and sunshine always lift my spirits! Your bars look delicious Kitty and I love your Aunt Kitty's sweet painted pieces :)

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