Raspberry Crumb Bars recipe

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

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, shortening, egg and 1 cup of the sugar. Place half of the crumbly dough into prepared pan and pat down.

In a separate bowl, combine the raspberries, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Spread the raspberry mixture over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the raspberry and bake for 45 minutes or until the top is slightly brown.