Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe
These delicious Blackberry Pie Bars combine a tender, buttery crust with a sweet and tangy blackberry filling, perfect for a delightful dessert or a sweet snack. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these bars offer a wonderful balance of textures and flavors, ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Prepare the crust mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add the egg and mix thoroughly until the dough comes together completely.
- Form the base crust: Take two-thirds of the crust mixture and press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the base layer of your bars.
- Prepare the berry filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the fresh blackberries with brown sugar until evenly coated. Spread this blackberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
- Add the crumb topping: Take the remaining one-third of the crust mixture and crumble it evenly over the blackberry layer, forming the topping for the bars.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbling slightly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. This step ensures clean slices and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be used if fresh are not available, just thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Ensure the butter is cold before cutting it into the flour mixture for a crumbly and tender crust.
- Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easier cleanup.
- Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to maintain structure and prevent the filling from oozing out.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
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