#blackberrypiebars

These blackberry pie bars are a delightful combination of buttery crumb crust, sweet blackberries, and a crumbly topping. They make for a perfect dessert or snack!

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. Zest of 1 lemon. 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 4 cups fresh blackberries. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 3 teaspoons cornstarch.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg and vanilla extract, then add to the flour mixture, stirring until crumbly. Pat half of the dough into the prepared pan. In another bowl, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blackberries. Spread the blackberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the berry layer. Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes