Blackberry Crumb Bars
Golden, buttery crust layered with juicy blackberries and topped with a sweet crumbly topping, these Blackberry Crumb Bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup cold, cubed
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Blackberries: 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon fresh
- Optional Garnish: Coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Beat in egg and vanilla until mixture holds together.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press half the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Assemble the Dish: Toss blackberries with cornstarch and lemon juice. Spread evenly over crust, then sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is bubbling.
- Finishing Touches: Cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into bars and enjoy plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Line pan with parchment for easy removal and clean cuts.
- Taste berries before adding sugar—adjust sweetness if needed.
- Cool completely before slicing for neat edges.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the crumb mixture for extra warmth.
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