These Blackberry Pie Crumble Bars are decadent & delicious bars stuffed with juicy blackberries and a heavenly crumble topping!

They’re perfect to bring to potlucks, holidays or any other gatherings!

I always come home with an empty pan!

These would make a beautiful addition to your holiday baking list!

INGREDIENTS  

CRUST/TOPPING:

• 3 C flour
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 1 large lemon Zest
• 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter cold and cut into cubes
• 3 eggs slightly beaten

BLACKBERRY FILLING:

• 4 C blackberries cut in half
• 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 3/4 C sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13 baking dish (OR a 9×9 if you like thicker bars) with parchment paper
• In a standing mixer, add the flour, sugar, and lemon zest and mix till combined.
• Add in the butter and mix
• Using your fingers or a fork, break up the butter into smaller pieces and mix
• Add in the eggs and mix until a crumbly dough comes together
• Press half of the dough into the bottom of the backing dish and set aside
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the blackberries, lemon sugar, cornstarch and sugar and 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 35-40 minutes or until the crumble appears slightly golden brown
• Pull the baking dish out of the oven and set aside to cool completely
• Cut and ENJOY!!