Description
These Perfect Blackberry Crumble Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and tart blackberries nestled in a rich, buttery crust. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from casual treats to elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Blackberries
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together thoroughly until well combined.
- Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a food processor, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
- Take about two-thirds of this crumb mixture and press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
- For a crisper bottom crust, par-bake the pressed base in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a medium bowl, combine the fresh or frozen blackberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Gently toss everything together until the blackberries are coated and the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Spread the blackberry filling evenly over the top of the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the crumb mixture evenly over the blackberry filling.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Keep your butter cold for a crumbly texture. Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of your blackberries. You can also experiment with other fruits and add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.