Blackberry Pie Bars

square image of a blackberry bar with shortbread crumble and a bite taken out of it on grey plate

5 stars (10 ratings)

Blackberry Pie Bars are one of the best berry filled treats you can make! A fresh and sweet blackberry filling is layered on top of a buttery crust and made even more delicious with a crumbled crust topping.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Crust and topping

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegan butter, melted

Blackberry layer

4 cups fresh blackberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
zest and juice from 1 lemon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well combined. It will be rather crumbly.
Set aside 1 cup of the mixture for the topping. Chill in the refrigerator.
Press the remaining dough evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool while you make the blackberry layer.
In a medium bowl, toss together the blackberries, sugar, salt, cornstarch and lemon zest/juice to combine.
Spoon the blackberry mixture of the crust and crumble the remaining dough over the blackberries.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden but not burnt. The blackberry filling should be slightly bubbly.
Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving. I usually cut off the edges as they will be very firm and chewy. Store leftovers in an airtight container. They also freeze well.

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Notes

Different fruit? Sure! You could use raspberries or blueberries, or a mix of berries. Peaches, apples or cranberries would also work.
Gluten free? Substitute a gluten free all purpose flour.

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