Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe

Blackberry Crumb Bars

These delicious bars are made with a buttery crust, wild blackberry filling, and crunchy crumb topping. They make a wonderful dessert to take to a party, picnic, or potluck!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bars

Ingredients

  • CRUST AND TOPPING:
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. cold unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 3 lg. eggs lightly beaten
  • BLACKBERRY FILLING:
  • 4 c. blackberries fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T. cornstarch
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, set aside.
  • CRUST: In a large bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar and salt. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until it resembles coarse sand.
  • Stir in the beaten eggs until well combined. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • FILLING: Gently toss blackberries with the lemon juice, cornstarch and 3/4 cup sugar.
  • Sprinkle filling over the dough in the pan. Scatter remaining dough mixture over the filling.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into squares