Raisin Bars
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Lois M. | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned recipe for spiced raisin bars, featuring a tender crumb and sweet fruit filling. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or family gathering.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 20 mins | None | 16 bars |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Jelly roll pan
Ingredients
Filling & Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Raisins | Plumped |
| 2 cups | Water | For simmering |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 2 tbsp | Shortening | Softened |
| 1 | Egg | Beaten |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda | None |
| 1 tsp | Nutmeg | Ground |
| 2 tsp | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla Extract | Liquid |
| 2 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
Instructions
Step 1: Simmering Raisins
- Combine 1 cup raisins and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Ensure you have 1 cup liquid left; add more water if necessary.
Step 2: Mixing the Batter
- Cream together 1 cup sugar and 2 tbsp shortening, then add 1 egg.
- Stir in 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp nutmeg, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
- Mix in 2 cups flour, then gently fold in the cooked 1 cup raisins last.
Step 3: Baking
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased jelly roll pan or cookie sheet.
- Bake until golden brown and set in the center, checking for a fragrant spiced aroma.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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