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Shortbread Blackberry Pie Bars

Shortbread Blackberry Pie Bars

Buttery shortbread crust and crumb topping around a jammy filling of fresh blackberries and lemon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 squares
Calories 266 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup blackberries fresh or thawed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Heat. Heat the oven to 350 F and line a pan.
  • Dough. Mix the dry ingredients and work in the butter, egg, and vanilla.
  • Press. Press two thirds into the pan and bake 10 minutes.
  • Fill. Add the berries tossed with cornstarch and lemon and crumble the rest on top.
  • Bake. Bake 35 to 40 minutes and cool fully.

Notes

Substitutions: Use raspberries or blueberries.
Tips: Pre bake the base for 10 minutes.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Blackberries, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Shortbread Blackberry Pie Bars, Unsalted Butter