Plum Raspberry Crumb Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, salt and baking powder.

Cut 1 cup of butter into smaller size chunks. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the butter and egg. Dough will be crumbly when done.

Pat half of dough firmly into the prepared pan. Prior to cutting butter into dry ingredients, you can add orange zest for a stronger citrus flavor, if you like.

FILLING:

3. In another bowl, stir together the sugar, cornstarch and orange juice.

Gently mix in the plum slices and raspberries. Sprinkle the fruit mixture over the prepared crust in the pan.

Crumble remaining dough over the fruit layer. I also sprinkle about half a tablespoon of sugar over the top.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is slightly brown and filling is bubbling.

Cool completely before cutting into squares. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.