Blackberry Crumble Bars
Blackberry crumble bars are sweet, tangy, and packed with berries—bake these easy layered treats for potlucks, picnics, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Crust and Topping
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter cut into pieces
- 1 large egg
Blackberry Filling
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the beaten egg with a fork. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together blackberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and ¾ cup sugar.
- Spread the blackberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the blackberry layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.