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Blackberry Crumb Bars (she: Gina)

Blackberry Crumb Bars (she: Gina)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup + 1-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar divided
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter - cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment & spritz lightly with cooking spray
  3. In small bowl- combine 1/4 cup sugar & cornstarch - stir in lime juice
  4. Add blackberries - toss to coat - set aside
  5. In larger bowl- combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder & salt.
  6. Add egg yolk, vanilla & butter cubes
  7. Using a pastry tool- work the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs
  8. Spread 2/3 of the mixture into prepared pan - pressing down to even out & flatten
  9. Top with blackberry mixture - spreading them into an even layer
  10. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over top & then sprinkle with remaining sugar
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick test is clean
  12. Let cool completely before cutting & serving- unless you are serving with ice cream, which is better with a warm bar. Cool about 15 minutes in pan before cutting when serving with ice cream.