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Blackberry Crumb Bars

Blackberry Crumb Bars

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry crumb bars, crumb bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 137kcal
Celebrate berry season with this simple and delicious recipe! A buttery cookie base is topped with a fresh berry filling, and then topped with more cookie crumble.
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Ingredients

Crust and Topping

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest zest of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs whisked with a fork

Blackberry Filling

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.  Grease a 9"x 13" baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add all crust ingredient except eggs.  Be sure the butter has been cut into small chunks ahead of time.
  • Use a pastry blender to combine the ingredients until all of the butter is well incorporated, and no pieces are larger than a pea.  This could also be done using a food processor, using short pulses.  Stir in the beaten egg.
  • Pour half of the crust (crumb) mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.  Use a spatula to press into a solid crust, set aside remaining bowl of crumble.
  • Prepare the filling by combining all filling ingredients into a bowl and stirring just until the berries are fully coated. Pour berries over the prepared crust, spreading into a single layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the berries, distributing evenly.
  • Bake at 375°F for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbly and light golden brown.  Cool before cutting into bars.  Store bars in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg