Blackberry Crumb Bars
Blackberry crumb bars combine a buttery crust, juicy filling, and crumb topping—simple to make and great for sharing or snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into pieces
- 1 egg
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar for the berry layer
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Add cold butter and egg to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, mix blackberries with 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch.
- Spread the berry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the berry layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, until top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.