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Flavorful Blackberry Lemon Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Shortbread Crust

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These blackberry lemon bars feature a buttery, tender shortbread crust paired with a tangy, sweet blackberry lemon filling. Perfect for summer gatherings, they offer a nostalgic and delicious treat that’s easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh blackberries
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl or food processor, combine 1 ¾ cups flour, ⅓ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add cold, cubed butter and vanilla extract. Pulse or cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  2. Transfer mixture into a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) square baking pan. Press dough evenly and firmly into the pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges turn golden and crust is set but not browned all over.
  3. While crust bakes, rinse and drain blackberries. Pulse blackberries briefly in a blender or food processor until jammy puree with some texture remains. Set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons flour, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Gently fold in blackberry puree.
  5. Pour blackberry lemon filling over warm shortbread crust, spreading evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes until filling is set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
  6. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to fully set filling and meld flavors.
  7. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts to slice into 16 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use cold, cubed butter for a flaky crust. Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent cracks or bubbles. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Press crust firmly and bake until just golden to avoid sogginess. Chill bars before slicing for clean cuts. If filling bubbles or cracks, reduce oven temperature by 10°F (5°C).

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