Simple Blackberry Pie Crumble Bars
These bars offer a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors wrapped in a buttery crust, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Blackberries Look for plump, dark berries that are firm to the touch.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the ripeness of your blackberries.
Crust and Crumble Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon into measuring cup and level off for accuracy.
- 1 cup Rolled Oats Use old-fashioned oats for best results.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the crumble become light and airy.
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth to the flavors.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and oats to the mixture and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a crumbly dough forms.
- Set aside 1 cup of the mixture for the crumble topping and press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix blackberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and toss to coat.
- Spoon the blackberry mixture evenly over the pressed dough.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the blackberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.