Blackberry Pistachio Bars
Delightfully sweet and nutty, these bars combine fresh blackberries and crunchy pistachios for a luscious dessert.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 large egg For vegan, substitute with flaxseed meal mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Omit or replace with almond extract if unavailable
- ½ teaspoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh for optimum results
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients. Ensure butter is softened at room temperature. Grease a suitable-sized baking pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mixing
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid tough bars.
- Gently fold in the blackberries and chopped pistachios, being careful not to break the berries.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown at the edges and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. Can freeze for up to 3 months.