- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cups blackberries
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
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Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter to form pea-sized pieces.
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Stir in the beaten egg with a fork, just until dough begins to form a ball.
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Press half of the mixture into the bottom of prepared pan.
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In another medium bowl, toss blackberries gently with lemon juice, cornstarch and remaining ½ cup sugar.
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Scatter the sugared berries over the crust in the pan and sprinkle remaining half of dough over berries.
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Bake for 35-39 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely and cut into bars.
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