Blackberry Crumb Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
¾ cup brown sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp almond extract
→ Filling
09 -
1½ Tbsp cornstarch
10 -
4 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 Tbsp lemon juice
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9"x13" pan with spray, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
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Stir together the melted butter, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, both sugars, eggs, and almond extract until it's all combined.
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Set aside 1½ cups of the crust mix. Press the rest into the prepared pan to form the base.
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice. Carefully coat the blackberries in the mix, then spread it across the base.
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Sprinkle the reserved crust mix evenly over the filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until it's nicely golden. Let it cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
# Notes:
01 -
Both frozen and fresh blackberries work fine
02 -
Chunky crumbles give the best texture on top