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Blackberry Pie Bars

Jammy Blackberry Pie Bars for Sweet Summer Memories

These Blackberry Pie Bars are a sweet and tart dessert that captures summer flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar or more granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
For the Filling
  • 3 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by whisking together the dry ingredients and mixing in the wet ingredients to form a dough.
  2. Bake the crust at 350°F for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Make the filling by combining the berries, sugars, salt, cornstarch, and lemon zest & juice in a saucepan, then simmer until thickened.
  4. Spread the filling over the crust, sprinkle with reserved crumb dough, and bake for an additional 40 minutes.
  5. Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serve with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 8 weeks.

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