Blackberry Crunch Bars

Sink your teeth into the perfect blend of sweet and tart with these homemade Blackberry Crunch Bars! Featuring a buttery oat crust and crumble topping, these bars highlight the juicy flavor of fresh blackberries, enhanced with a hint of lemon and vanilla. The crisp, golden top contrasts beautifully with the luscious fruity filling, creating a dessert that’s both indulgent and refreshingly light. Ready in just an hour, this easy dessert is ideal for everything from picnics to potlucks. Serve them chilled for a refreshing summer treat or warm with a scoop of ice cream for extra decadence. These Blackberry Crunch Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, with simple ingredients and a stunning flavor payoff that’ll make them a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups (packed) Brown sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold, cubed Unsalted butter
• 4 cups Blackberries
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly and combined. The mixture should resemble coarse sand with some small clumps of butter.

Step 4

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crust mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 5

In another bowl, toss the blackberries with cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until the blackberries are evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread the blackberry mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved 1 1/2 cups of crust mixture over the blackberry layer to create the crunchy topping.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberries are bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1444.2 grams (1444.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4144

Total Fat 207.20g	266%
Saturated Fat 114.50g	573%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 498mg	166%
Sodium 654mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 559.00g	203%
Dietary Fiber 50.50g	180%
Total Sugars 254.00g
Protein 49.80g	100%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377mg	29%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 1849mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 52.0%