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Blackberry Almond Shortbread Crumble Bars

Published: Feb 15, 2013 | 10 Comments

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Blackberry Almond Shortbread Crumble Bars – blackberries go really well with almonds in this easy dessert recipe.

Blackberry almond crumble bars

Valentine’s Day was yesterday, and I have not had a real dessert in a whole week. Not that I am a dessert-freak that cannot go a week without something sweet, but no dessert even on Valentine’s Day? Am I the only one without Valentine’s dessert this year? I am feeling guilty in relation to the tradition, so here I am making up for it by baking something easy: these little Blackberry Almond Shortbread Crumble Bars.

I’ve made this recipe a couple of times now, and it’s so good especially because it’s simple and quick. This is one of those recipes I turn to when I am tired and can’t handle too many steps in recipe instructions. This recipe does not require laser-sharp concentration skills. I can make these Blackberry Almond Shortbread Crumble Bars when I am half asleep, and the result is always consistent: amazing flavor of blackberries combined with perfectly crumbly and nutty pastry texture. You have crumbly pastry both at the bottom and on the top with baked blackberries in between: perfection!

Blackberry almond crumble bars

I’ve used both blanched and not blanched almonds: it doesn’t make much difference because in the end you end up finely grinding them. The only important thing is to use whole almonds, which have to be baked (toasted) for 15 minutes: if you use slivered almonds baking/toasting time will have to be reduced.

Blackberry almond crumble bars

How to make Blackberry Almond Shortbread Crumble Bars

Below are some helpful step-by-step photos and instructions for making Blackberry Almond Shortbread Crumble Bars. For complete recipe, scroll down below the photos.

1) Preheat oven to 350. Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until a bit browned, 15 minutes. Let them cool completely. After they are cooled, grind them in a food processor until finely ground.

 

Grinding toasted almonds

2) Combine together flour, salt, cinnamon, and ground almonds in a medium bowl, mix together. In a separate bowl, mix 2/3 cup sugar and butter using electric mixer, until fluffy, 3 minutes. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix, using electric mixer until a crumbly dough forms that would resemble coarse meal.

Dry ingredients

Beating sugar with butter

Dough looks like coarse meal

3) Divide dough into 2 equal parts. Butter 8 inch square baking dish, dust with flour, tap out excess. Press one half of the dough onto bottom of pan. When pressing dough onto the pan, use flour to dust your fingers to help the process.

Press half of the dough onto the bottom of the baking pan

Scatter blackberries over dough. Sprinkle blackberries with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

Add blackberries on top

Sprinkle sugar on top of blackberries

Crumble the other half of the dough over blackberries.

Crumble the other half of the dough over blackberries

4) Bake until golden, 30 minutes.

Right out of the oven

 

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blackberry almond crumble bars
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Blackberry Almond Crumble Bars
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Amazing flavor of blackberries combined with perfectly crumbly and nutty pastry texture.  Blackberry Almond Crumble bars - you have crumbly pastry both at the bottom and on the top with baked blackberries in between: perfection!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 269 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup almonds , whole blanched or non-blanched almonds (2 ounces)
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened, plus more for greasing the baking pan
  • 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 12 ounces blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until a bit browned, 15 minutes. Let them cool completely. After they are cooled, grind them in a food processor until finely ground.

  2. Combine together flour, salt, cinnamon, and ground almonds in a medium bowl, mix together. In a separate bowl, mix 2/3 cup sugar and butter using electric mixer, until fluffy, 3 minutes. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix, using electric mixer until a crumbly dough forms that would resemble coarse meal.

  3. Divide dough into 2 equal parts. Butter 8 inch square baking dish, dust with flour, tap out excess. Press one half of the dough onto bottom of pan. When pressing dough onto the pan, use flour to dust your fingers to help the process. Scatter blackberries over dough. Sprinkle blackberries with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Crumble the other half of the dough over blackberries.

  4. Bake until golden, 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart. 

Nutrition Facts
Blackberry Almond Crumble Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 118mg5%
Potassium 127mg4%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 7.2mg9%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Filed Under: Almonds, Baking, Bars, Blackberries, Cinnamon, Crumble, Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Recipe Published: Feb 15, 2013 10 Comments

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  1. Ashley

    Feb 18, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    These bars look delicious! Love the combination of almonds and blackberries. I just made something similar this weekend but with raspberries and pecans : )

    Reply
  2. Natasha @ The Cake Merchant

    Feb 17, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Yum! I love blackberries, but haven’t been able to find good fresh ones lately. Do you think these would work with frozen berries?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Feb 20, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      I think it should work just fine! If anything, it will preserve the “wholeness” and the shape of the berry.

      Reply
  3. Laura Dembowski

    Feb 17, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I am blackberry obsessed and always looking for amazing new recipes using them. These bars look incredible! I can’t go a day without eating some kind of dessert. *bows head in shame*

    Reply
  4. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen

    Feb 17, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Oh yum, these sound do delicious! I love anything with berries and a crumble topping 🙂

    Reply
  5. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

    Feb 16, 2013 at 7:39 am

    Julia, my dear!!!!
    Oh, my…These bars are true beauties and look so, so yummy. I just wish I live nearby you today so I could eat from these divine treats. xx

    Reply
  6. Jacqueline

    Feb 16, 2013 at 2:51 am

    They look wonderful. I am going to try them with blackberries, then raspberries, then blueberries.

    Reply
    • Mary Burge

      Jul 01, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      Me too! Yum!

      Reply
      • Julia

        Jul 16, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply

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