Blackberry Crumble Bars Recipe (2024)

Blackberry Crumble Bars let you indulge in one of summer's finest fruits. A perfect dessert any time of day.

Have you ever gone blackberry picking? I don't know how many places blackberries actually grow. I know they don't grow where I live in Alberta, but they do grow on Vancouver Island where my in-laws live. Since we are lucky enough to head out to the island every summer for our familyvacation, I have been introduced to pickingblackberriesover the last few years.

Now, I'll say first that I am no novice to berry picking. My grandparents had a huge garden with truckloads of raspberries, so growing up we went raspberry picking every year. I feel like I did a ton of raspberry picking (to which I'm sure my mother and aunts would all scoff and say that I actually did a ton of raspberry eating) but still — I've picked my fair share of berries.

But I have learned that blackberry picking is nothing likeraspberrypicking. They're both thorny plants, but my goodness,raspberrybushes aren't dangerous. You get poked a bit, but it's really not a big deal to force your way into the middle of the bush to get the good ones.Blackberryplants are out to get you. It's like taking your life in your hands trying to get that juicy, beautiful berry in the middle of the bush. Heck, past the first leaf. Theleaveseven have thorns! How crazy is that?

I swear I had thorns in every finger by the time I picked 2 1/2 cups of berries to make these bars. And I wasn't even eating them while picking! Clearly I've gotten older and have more self-control now — or I just couldn't get to any more berries without losing a hand. We'll go with the first one.

At any rate, totally worth it, because blackberry crumble bars made with blackberries that have just been picked may just be the best treat around. These bars were absolutely amazing. A crisp shortbread crust, jammy blackberry filling, and a brown sugar and oatmeal crumble topping. They were fantastic. Pretty sure I'll be taking my chances and picking more blackberries next summer, justso I can make these bars again.

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Blackberry Crumble Bar Crust Recipe

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10 m 18 m 1 Servings

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened and cut into 8 pieces

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 8x8 inch baking dish with tin foil, leaving an overhang on all sides and lightly grease the foil. Set aside.
In a food processor or stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar and salt. With the mixer running, add the butter, one piece at a time. Process for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture resembles damp sand.
Press the crumb mixture into the prepared pan, packing it down as tightly and evenly as possible. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until just beginning to brown on the edges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe1

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 54

Calories142

% Daily Value*

10%

Total Fat7g

20%

Saturated Fat4g

Sodium38mg

Total Carbohydrate16g

Dietary Fiber2g

Sugars5g

Protein2g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret.Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.