Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 3/4 cup + 1-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment & spritz lightly with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl- combine 1/4 cup sugar & cornstarch - stir in lime juice.
- Add blackberries - toss to coat - set aside.
- In a larger bowl- combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder & salt.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla & butter cubes.
- Using a pastry tool- work the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spread 2/3 of the mixture into prepared pan - pressing down to even out & flatten.
- Top with blackberry mixture - spreading them into an even layer.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over top & then sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick test is clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting & serving- unless you are serving with ice cream, which is better with a warm bar.
- Cool about 15 minutes in pan before cutting when serving with ice cream.
