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These gluten free raspberry bars are an allergy friendly version of my grandma's raspberry coconut bars. SO good, no one will miss the gluten!<\/p>\n

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When I was a kid, my grandmother made the most fabulous raspberry coconut bars. <\/p>\n

They started with a cookie base that wasn't super sweet - almost like a shortbread - topped with raspberry jam and a coconut mixture that was crispy on top and chewy underneath.<\/p>\n

The jam would ooze out the sides while the raspberry coconut squares were baking, caramelizing on the side of the pan - the crunchy little panels of caramelized raspberry was one of my favourite parts!<\/p>\n

A variety of contrasting textures - the soft cookie, the jam, and the crunchy, crystallized coconut mixture - made it fun to eat.<\/p>\n

I also loved the contrasting levels of sweetness, from the tart raspberry and the fairly neutral base, to the sweet coconut topping.<\/p>\n

It was tasty, but it was also like ... a little sensory party in my mouth. LOL.<\/p>\n

Anyway, when I found out that I could no longer handle gluten, I knew that I\u2019d have to come up with a gluten free raspberry bars recipe - one that was heavily based on her recipe.<\/p>\n

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Gluten-Free Raspberry Bars Ingredients<\/h2>\n

While many of the ingredients for these gluten-free raspberry squares are pretty basic - butter, sugar, eggs, milk, etc - there are a few ingredients you may not have worked with:<\/p>\n

Sorghum flour<\/a>
\nBrown rice flour <\/a>
\nCoconut flour<\/a>
\nTapioca starch<\/a>
\nXanthan gum<\/a> <\/p>\n

This recipe was developed using a specific mixture of gluten-free flours and starch, for the best taste and texture. <\/p>\n

While an all-purpose flour may work, it won\u2019t produce the same results. As gluten-free all purpose flours all have different formulations, I cannot speak to whether any particular one would work well in here.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Gluten Free Raspberry Coconut Bars<\/h2>\n

Full recipe follows, but here's the pictorial overview:<\/i><\/p>\n

Crust:<\/h4>\n

In stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, beat until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.<\/p>\n

In a large bowl, mix together flours, starch, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this dry mix to the mixer bowl, and carefully mix until well incorporated and smooth.<\/p>\n

Wrap dough in plastic film, chill for 1 hour.<\/p>\n

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Assembly:<\/h4>\n

Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C), Grease bottom and sides of 9 x 13\" pan with shortening or pan spray. (or line with parchment paper, as I do).<\/p>\n

Spread dough over bottom of pant, pressing to form a crust of relatively even thickness.<\/p>\n

Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the crust.<\/p>\n

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Whisk eggs until foamy. Add sugar, whisk until well combined. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine well.<\/p>\n

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Drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture all over the raspberry layer, and gently spread to create a solid layer.<\/p>\n

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Bake 30-40 minutes until golden brown.<\/p>\n

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Cool to almost room temperature before cutting into squares.<\/p>\n

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Gluten-Free Raspberry Squares Variations<\/h2>\n

Personally, they only thing I ever vary on this recipe is the filling. There are three main ways I do this:<\/p>\n

Swap out the Jam<\/h4>\n

... swap out the jam, swap it out, while your feet are stompin and the jam is pumpin...<\/i><\/p>\n

Sorry. LOL.<\/p>\n

Prefer strawberry jam? Go for it.<\/p>\n

Able to get your hands on blackcurrant jam? I could be blaspheming my late grandma, but honestly? Blackcurrant is even better!<\/p>\n

Concord Grape Jam bars? Awesome.<\/p>\n

Black raspberry jam, blackberry jam, apricot preserves, any kind of mixed fruit spread... even kiwi jam. Pretty much anything goes!<\/p>\n

As for the raspberry, you can use anything labelled \u201cjam\u201d or \u201cpreserves\u201d, seedless or not.<\/p>\n

Also, while the amount I call for is what she used, TBH.. Sometimes I add more jam. It\u2019s all good.<\/p>\n

Add Fresh Fruit<\/h4>\n

While I don\u2019t recommend just swapping the jam our for fresh fruit entirely, chopping up some fresh berries to toss over the jam is a fun variation to do.<\/p>\n

This works well with the traditional raspberry, and with many of the variations - blackberry, black raspberry, strawberries, etc.<\/p>\n

Just chop them small, or puree them. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re using more than a handful or so, I recommend tossing them with a tablespoon or two of sugar, and a teaspoon of corn starch before spreading over the jam.<\/p>\n

Add some Flavour<\/h4>\n

Sprinkling the zest of 1 lime over the jam gives a nice flavour boost. A bit of lemon or orange zest also work well!<\/p>\n

A little bit of cinnamon works nicely with blueberry jam.<\/p>\n

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More Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more fantastic gluten-free desserts that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Cherry Cheesecake Fluff Salad<\/a>
\nChocolate Fondue<\/a>
\nChocolate Peanut Butter Confetti Squares<\/a>
\nDeviled Strawberries<\/a>
\nEasy Gluten Free Brownies<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Brandied Apple Crisp <\/a>
\n Gluten Free Butter Tart Bars <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Buttertarts <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Doughnut Holes<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Earl Grey Pie <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Fruitcake <\/a>
\nGluten-Free Lemon Bars<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Maple Pumpkin Pie <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Nanaimo Bar Brownies <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Puffed Rice Bars <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts <\/a>
\nGluten Free Rocky Road Brownies<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Schmoo Torte <\/a>
\nGluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding<\/a>
\nPina Colada Fluff<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, be sure to check out our collection of Gluten Free Cookie Recipes!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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Gluten Free Raspberry Bars<\/h2>\n
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These gluten free raspberry bars are an allergy friendly version of my grandma's amazing raspberry coconut bars. SO good, no one will miss the gluten!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>40 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>55 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Gluten Free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>20<\/span> Bars<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>290<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>