Description
Delight in these luscious Blackberry Pie Bars featuring a buttery crumbly crust layered with juicy fresh blackberries and a hint of lemon, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a summertime treat or dessert party, these bars combine classic pie flavors in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
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Crust & Topping
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch slices
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- Juice of one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the dough: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Add the cold butter slices, egg, and vanilla extract, pulsing until the dough becomes crumbly and just combined.
- Form the crust: Press half of the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust. Reserve the other half for the topping.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries to coat them evenly with the mixture.
- Assemble the bars: Spread the blackberry mixture evenly over the crust layer in the pan. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the blackberry layer as a topping.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Avoid overbaking to prevent the bottom from burning.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen berries can be used but may release more juice, making the bars soggier.
- Ensure the butter is cold before adding to the flour mixture for a crumbly, flaky texture.
- Do not overbake to avoid burning the crust layer.
- These bars keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the bars until firm before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blackberry bars, pie bars, fruit dessert, blackberry dessert, berry pie bars, lemon blackberry bars, baked dessert
