Blackberry Pie Bars

5 from 3 votes

These blackberry pie bars are packed with plump blackberries and surrounded by a flaky and buttery crust for a new summertime favorite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 366kcal

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper allowing for overhang so that you can lift the cooled bars out of the pan to cut.
In a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. On low speed, mix until combined.
Add in the butter and mix until you get pea-sized pieces of butter.
Add in the beaten eggs and mix until a crumbly dough comes together.
Press ⅔ of the dough evenly into the bottom of the parchment-lined baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blackberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar. Mix until combined.
Pour the blackberry mixture over the crust and even it out with a rubber spatula.
Crumble the remaining dough over the blackberry filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the crumble appears slightly golden brown.
Pull the baking dish out of the oven and set it aside to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Blackberries should be stored in the refrigerator after purchasing or picking. They are best used within 3 days.
Making the crust can be done in the bowl of a food processor, or in a large bowl with a pastry blender.
Cleaning fresh blackberries is easy. The best way is to pour them into a colander. Discard any errant leaves or stems. Set the colander in the sink and run water over the berries. Leave it to drain for a few minutes.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your bars at the lower end of the recommended baking time.