Raspberry Lemon Shortbread Bars - Oregon Raspberries & Blackberries

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water or raspberry juice (for extra berry flavor) + ¼ cup sugar
• 2 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 ounce water
• 2 tablespoons clear gel or cornstarch
• 2 ¼ cups flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter soft but not melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon ze