Fresh Blackberry Bars
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of juicy, ripe blackberries, these Fresh Blackberry Bars are the ultimate summer-inspired dessert or snack. Featuring a buttery crumb crust, a luscious blackberry filling, and a golden oat cinnamon crumble topping, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easily adaptable for fresh or frozen blackberries, these bars are as convenient as they are delicious. Serve them as a stunning centerpiece for picnics, brunches, or as an after-dinner treat, and watch them disappear in no time. Perfectly portable and simple to make, these blackberry bars promise a fruit-forward experience that's packed with flavor and texture. Plus, with make-ahead options and easy storage, they're as practical as they are irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
Press the remaining crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base. Use a flat spatula or your hands to compact it. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium-sized bowl, gently toss the blackberries with the remaining 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, mix the reserved crust mixture with the brown sugar, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon to create the topping.
Spread the blackberry mixture evenly over the slightly cooled crust. Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the blackberries.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 693.5 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.4 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 410.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1736 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
