Old World Raspberry Bars

Anna, my sister, says she does not like to cook. But she makes a mean enchilada and a good raspberry bar.

crumb mixture:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg

Filling:
1 jar (10 oz.) raspberry preserves

Heat oven to 350

In a large mixer bowl combine all crumb ingredients.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly – 2 to 3 minutes.
Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture (for the topping); press remaining crumb mixture in bottom of 8-in. square baking pan.
Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of egde of crumb mixture.
Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves.
Bake for 42 – 50 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Notes:
Would also be good with strawberry preserves.
Chopped walnuts or pecans could be added to the filling