Description
The sweet, tangy burst of blackberries paired with buttery, crumbly goodness creates an experience that feels both indulgent and comforting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these bars are shockingly simple to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup (226g) cold, unsalted butter
- 4 cups (600g) fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Take half the crumb mixture and press firmly into bottom of prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In a smaller bowl, combine blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat berries evenly.
- Spread blackberry filling over crust in an even layer.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares for best results.
Notes
Use cold butter for the best crumb texture. If using frozen blackberries, don’t thaw them first to avoid excess moisture. For cleaner cuts, chill bars in refrigerator for 30 minutes after cooling. Cover with foil if topping browns too quickly during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blackberry, crumb bars, dessert, breakfast, baking, berries, summer