Grandma's Raisin Bars Recipe

Name: Grandma's Raisin Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raisins; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 cup cold water; ½ cup apple cider; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ cups shortening; 1 ¼ cups brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla; 2 ½ cups oatmeal

Servings: persons

2 cups raisins
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
½ cup apple cider
2 ½ cups flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups shortening
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 egg
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla
2 ½ cups oatmeal

1
Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9x15 pan with parchment.
2
Filling:.
3
Chop sugar and raisins in a food processor.
4
Whisk cornstarch in water.
5
Add cider.
6
Add raisin mixture and mix well.
7
Simmer 5 minutes.
8
Cool.
9
Dough:.
10
Mix flour, baking soda and salt.
11
Cream shortening and add brown sugar.
12
Beat in egg and vanilla.
13
Add flour mixture.
14
Beat in oats.
15
Spread half in pan.
16
Top with Filling.
17
Spread remaining crumbs on top.
18
Bake 30 mins.
19
Cool and cut into bars.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raisins, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Grandma's Raisin Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma's Raisin Bars

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