Berry Crumb Bars

Source: Jan Taylor

Yields 12 -15 bars.

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
4 cups raspberries
3 teaspoons cornstarch

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 13 x 90-inch pan.

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, shortening and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of the dough into the prepared pan.

Combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and berries. Place mixture over dough in pan. Crumble the remaining dough over the tops of the berries. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until the top is slightly brown.

Makes 15 servings.