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Raspberry Crumble Bars

November 30, 2013

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We were passing the Nordstrom’s cafe counter one day when we saw extra large, sweet raspberry bars. Healthy or not, they looked too good to pass up and we bought one. We could justify they contained fruit and nuts, but when it came down to it, they were a sugar splurge. And totally worth it. They were extremely chewy and dense and filled with delicious raspberry jam. Nordstrom’s goodies are great because everything tastes freshly made and so delicious!

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We were glad we splurged on those bars because one bite had us plotting this recipe. Thick, soft and slightly crumbly with a touch of jam is always a good thing.

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We added eggs to the crumb mixture to help make things even thicker and chewier. In trying to recreate the Nordstrom experience, we wanted that delicious chewy, crumbly crust sandwiching sweet raspberry jam. It turned out to be a great replica and an outstanding treat during this crisp autumn season. We hope you will try them!

 

Nordstroms’ Cafe’s Raspberry Crumble Bars  (dairy-free option)

1 3/4 cup Wheat Flour
1 cup Coconut Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Sea or Pink Salt
1 cup Pecans, chopped
3/4 cup Cold Butter or Earth Balance Butter
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Natural Raspberry Jam
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch or 7 by 11-inch baking pan with parchment paper with enough to hang over the sides.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wheat flour, sugar of choice, salt and pecans. Cut in the butter with the eggs into the mixture. Scoop out about 3 cups of the mixture into your prepared dish and gently press down in an even layer.

Combine the raspberry jam and vanilla. Spread the jam over the bottom layer. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the jam. Bake for 38-42 minutes or until browned.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan before slicing.

If you’d like a taste of Nordstroms’ while keeping things vegan, simply swap out the strawberry jam with raspberry jam in this recipe.

 

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Comments

  1. Abbie @ Needs Salt says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    These bars look so delicious and easy to make! Plus they’re totally gorgeous. All that crumbly topping – I will eat it in a bowl with a spoon thankyouverymuch. haha.
    Pinning this!

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    • Annie says

      December 3, 2013 at 9:37 am

      Thanks, Abbie! :)

      Reply
  2. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    December 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I have been trying to cut down on sugar, so I totally love these–they look SO good!

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    • Annie says

      December 2, 2013 at 10:00 am

      These are a perfect treat to have around when you are decreasing sugar! The nuts and jam will keep you feeling full and they are just sweet enough to feed a sugar craving. And they are not overwhelmingly sweet so you can eat them anytime a craving strikes. :) Thanks, Kiersten!

      Reply
  3. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says

    December 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Wow! These look amazing. I love anything with a crumble on top but especially if there’s raspberries involved. Glad you splurged so it could inspire this recipe!

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    • Annie says

      December 2, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Thank you, Kelly! Yes, anything with raspberries!! Though strawberry is pretty delicious in these too. :)

      Reply
  4. Jessica @ Desserts with Benefits says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    GAHH ohmigoodness this looks like heaven! I’m so glad you made a healthier version of the storebought kind :D

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    • Annie says

      December 2, 2013 at 9:55 am

      The ones we bought were so good we needed to have a healthier version so we wouldn’t go back and buy more! :D

      Reply

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