Raspberry-Rhubarb Crumb Bars

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving 2-inch overhang.

2 . Stage

In processor, pulse flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add butter; pulse into coarse crumbs. Press two-thirds of mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes, or until pale golden; cool slightly.

3 . Stage

Mix remaining crumb mixture with almonds; press into large crumbs.

4 . Stage

In large bowl, combine rhubarb, raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, juice, and vanilla; spread over crust. Sprinkle with crumb topping.

5 . Stage

Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until bubbling. Cool in pan on wire rack. Lift out bars; cut into 16 pieces.