Blackberry pie bars are deliciously simple ways to enjoy the flavor of classic blackberry pie in convenient, handheld form. These bars feature a buttery, crumbly crust layered with sweet and tangy blackberries and tender, cakelike filling topped with more of the buttery crumble. Perfect for picnics, potlucks or any time you crave a fruity dessert without the fuss of a pie, blackberry pie bars are easy to make and bursting with juicy blackberry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients: For the crust and topping:
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? 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
? ? cup granulated sugar
? ? tsp baking powder
? ? tsp salt
? ? cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
? 1 large egg, lightly beaten
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For the filling:
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? 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
? ? cup granulated sugar
? 1 tbsp cornstarch
? 1 tsp lemon juice
? ? tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions:
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1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375¡ãF (190¡ãC) and line an 8¡Á8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the crust and topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter
or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the beaten egg and stir until combined. Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom
of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
3. Prepare the blackberry filling: In a separate bowl, combine the blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Gently toss until
the blackberries are evenly coated.
4. Assemble the bars: Spread the blackberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the blackberries.
5. Bake: Bake for 35¨C40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
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These blackberry pie bars are the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and buttery, offering a delicious way to enjoy blackberry pie flavors in a simpler, snackable
form!
