Berry Bars
Crust and topping:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
(or substitute 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour for all of the above)
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces (Substitute half of butter for equal amount of coconut oil)
- Heat the oven to 350. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl or a food processor. Either use the food processor until the butter is reduced to small crumb-size pieces, or use a pastry blender to blend the butter into the flour. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture.
- Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the remaining crust mixture into the baking dish and spread out to the edges. Cook in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 1 1/2 pounds organic berries, fresh or frozen (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, a mix) (If using frozen berries - thaw and drain VERY well)
Juice from one lemon (or 1 – 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (I substituted the entire amount of butter for coconut oil)
(I also added 1 cup of shredded coconut)
- Melt the butter and set aside.
- Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a medium bowl. Add the rinsed berries, the lemon juice, and the (now-cooled) melted butter. Toss gently until the berries are coated.
- Spread the berry filling over the cooked crust. Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture on top of the berry mixture. Return to the oven for about 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then cut into bars and set on a wire rack to cool completely.
I'm there! Thanks! But of course I have a hard time following a recipe too closely. Already thinking, I have apples that need to be used. Apple bars? Peach next time?
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