These blackberry pie bars are the perfect sweet and fruity treat that is great for any occasion or get-together! They are incredibly easy to prepare and only spend 30 minutes in the oven! Bring these bars to any gathering and everyone will be asking for the recipe!
Easy Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe
Blackberry pie bars are a fantastic treat for serving a group of guests! They are effortless to make, can be made in advance, and are simple to serve!
Of course, these pie bars are incredibly delicious as well. This homemade recipe is sure to be a winner with everyone who tastes them!
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- Easy Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe
- 🥘 Blackberry Pie Bar Ingredients
- 🔪 How To Make Blackberry Pie Bars
- 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- ❓ Can I Use Fresh Blackberries For These Blackberry Pie Bars?
- ❓ Can I Use A Different Fruit For These Pie Bars?
- ❓ Can I Make These Bars Ahead Of Time?
- 😋 More Blackberry Recipes
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments & Reviews
🥘 Blackberry Pie Bar Ingredients
You most likely already have most (if not all) of these ingredients at home! Of course, making my delicious homemade blackberry pie filling will take this dessert to the next level!
Blackberry Pie Bars
- Butter - ¾ cup of softened butter. This is the same as 12 tablespoons or 1½ sticks.
- Sugar - 1½ cups of granulated sugar.
- Salt - ½ teaspoon of salt to balance out the sweetness.
- Eggs - 3 large, room temperature eggs.
- Vanilla - 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Flour - 2¼ cups of all-purpose flour.
- Blackberry Pie Filling - 1 21-ounce can of blackberry pie filling. For an extra special touch, you can use my homemade blackberry pie filling!
Vanilla Glaze
- Confectioners' Sugar - ½ cup of powdered sugar.
- Heavy Cream - 1 tablespoon of heavy cream (or whole milk or half & half).
- Vanilla - ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Blackberry Pie Bars
This dessert bar recipe is so simple to throw together! You're going to need a baking pan and a mixing bowl to get started.
This recipe will make a very generous 18 bars, so they are perfect for serving guests!
Blackberry Pie Bars
- Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use non-stick cooking spray to lightly grease your 9x13 baking dish.
- Cream the wet ingredients. Using a mixer, cream together the ¾ cup of butter, 1½ cups of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Add the eggs. Next, add 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract into the bowl. Then add your 3 large eggs, one egg at a time, mixing in between each egg (*see note). (If your mixture starts to curdle, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of flour).
- Mix the dough. Mix in the 2¼ cups of flour until the ingredients are distributed, making sure not to over mix. Set aside 1 cup of the completed dough for the topping.
- Press the dough and add the filling. In your greased pan, spread the dough in an even layer over the bottom. Afterward, top the dough with 21 ounces of blackberry pie filling. Use a spoon to drop spoonfuls of dough over the top of the blackberry filling (using the 1 cup of dough that you had set aside).
- Bake. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the pie bars are a golden brown color and the crust on top is no longer doughy. Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a cooling rack. Allow the bars to cool completely before topping them with icing.
Vanilla Glaze
- Mix the ingredients. In a small mixing bowl add ½ cup of confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla and mix gently. Add more cream or sugar as needed until you reach a good consistency for drizzling.
- Drizzle the glaze. Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Cut into bars and serve.
Of course, these cobbler bars are perfect exactly how they are. However, if you want to make these dessert bars even more indulgent, top them with some ice cream and homemade whipped cream! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- If you're out of canned blackberry pie filling, try my easy homemade blackberry pie filling!
- I love the combination of blackberry and lime. If you have a lime around, zest it and sprinkle it over your glaze!
- Store any leftover blackberry pie bars in a sealed container on the counter for up to two days (without the glaze). If using any dairy-based icing or glaze, you must refrigerate your leftover bars.
- To freeze your blackberry pie bars, don't add the icing until after they have been defrosted. Wrap them tightly in foil and transfer and place them into a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge and serve within 3 months of freezing.
❓ Can I Use Fresh Blackberries For These Blackberry Pie Bars?
Of course! Instead of using canned pie filling, go ahead and make some homemade blackberry pie filling using some fresh blackberries. Yum!
❓ Can I Use A Different Fruit For These Pie Bars?
Absolutely! You can swap out the blackberry pie filling for a different variety, or make some homemade pie filling using your favorite fruit (or fruit combinations)!
Check out my recipe for apple pie bars!
❓ Can I Make These Bars Ahead Of Time?
Yep! You can make them the day before and just leave off the glaze. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. When you are ready to serve them you can add the glaze on top!
If you want to make them even more in advance, they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
😋 More Blackberry Recipes
- Blackberry Tart - This classic tart features delicious blackberries and a tasty tart shell.
- Blackberry And Apple Pie - I love combining fruits together to make a yummy dessert! This pie uses both apples and blackberries!
- Blackberry Crisp -
- Blackberry Cream Pie -
- Blackberry Apple Crumble - I have mixed together both apples and blackberries for an extra-delicious crumble.
- Blackberry Pie Filling - This extremely versatile pie filling can be used in a bunch of different recipes!
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Blackberry Pie Bars
Ingredients
Blackberry Pie Bars
- ¾ cup butter (softened - 12 tablespoons, or 1½ sticks butter)
- 1½ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 21 oz blackberry pie filling (1 21-ounce can or see my recipe)
Vanilla Glaze
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or whole milk, or half & half)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
Blackberry Pie Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking or baking spray.
- Using a mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt.
- Next, add the vanilla extract into the bowl. Then add your eggs, one at a time, mixing in between each addition (*see note). If your mixture starts to curdle, add a tablespoon or two of flour).
- Mix in the flour until the dough is combined, making sure not to overmix. Save 1 cup of the dough for the topping and set it aside.
- In your greased pan, spread the dough in an even layer over the bottom. Afterward, top the dough with the blackberry pie filling. Drop the 1 cup of dough that you had set aside in rounded spoonfuls over the top of the pie filling layer.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the cobbler bars are a golden brown color and the topping is no longer doughy. Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a wire cooling rack. Allow the bars to cool completely before topping them with icing.
Vanilla Glaze
- In a small bowl combine the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Add more cream or sugar as needed until you reach a good consistency for drizzling.
- Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Then you can cut them and serve or allow the glaze to set before cutting.
Notes
- If you're out of canned blackberry pie filling, try my easy homemade blackberry pie filling!
- I love the combination of blackberry and lime. If you have a lime around, zest it and sprinkle it over your glaze!
- Store any leftover blackberry pie bars in a sealed container on the counter for up to two days (without the glaze). If using any dairy-based icing or glaze, you must refrigerate your leftover bars.
- To freeze your blackberry pie bars, don't add the icing until after they have been defrosted. Wrap them tightly in foil and transfer and place them into a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge and serve within 3 months of freezing.
Sue Totland says
This recipe was fun and easy…and delicious!! I took it to a dance class and everyone raved about how good the bars were.
I had to use blueberry pie filling which was blander so I added lemon extract (and pink food coloring) to the glaze.