These mixed berry bars are delicious and gorgeous, and more importantly, they are perfect for the summer season. This recipe uses a ton of berries, including sweet ones such as blueberries and sour ones like raspberries.
The bottom crust is made with straightforward ingredients. This crust recipe is used in the lemon bar recipe Luscious Lemon Bars. The combination of soft and slightly sour topping (from mixed berries) makes a good balance with the crunchy and sweet crust.
WHY THIS RECIPE IS GREAT
- This recipe has straightforward ingredients, and it comes together very easily.
- A ton of frozen or fresh fruits are used in this recipe, which makes it very fresh and delicious.
- The crust or biscuit in these berry bars can be topped with fruit or nuts.
HOW TO MAKE THESE MIXED BERRY BARS
- We need to process the ingredients in a food processor to have a smooth texture in the crust. This will help to have a lump-free mixture.
- Butter must be cold; right out of the fridge, it must be cold.
- The goal is to keep the dough as cold as possible. Butter must not warm up in our hands.
- Add a few ice cubes to a glass of water to keep it cold. This will keep the water icy cold.
INGREDIENTS SUBSTITUTION
- This recipe uses a mix of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. You can use only one kind of these berries.
- The recipe contains lemon zest and lemon juice. You can add orange peel and juice.
FAQ
- Can we make these berry bars in a glass dish? Yes, you can. Make sure to grease the pan well and line it with parchment paper.
- Can I use fresh berries? I am sure it will be fine.
- Should we thaw the frozen berries? Frozen berries should not thaw, as this will add too much moisture to the bars.
Storing; These bars stay fresh in an air-tight container for one week in the fridge.
Disclaimer: I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.
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📖 Recipe
Mixed Berry Bars
Ingredients
CRUST
- 2½ cups All-purpose flour, Spooned leveled
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Cold butter, Straight from the fridge and Diced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 tablespoon Ice water
Berry Filling
- 3 cups Mixed berry, Frozen, DO NOT THAW
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice, Freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoon Corn starch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
How To Make The Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9X9 square pan. Set aside.
- Put the sugar, flour, salt, and lemon zest in a food processor and pulse a few times until smooth.2½ cups All-purpose flour, 1 cup Sugar, 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, ½ teaspoon Salt
- Add the cold butter and pulse until the dough resembles wet sand.1 cup Cold butter
- Add 1 tablespoon of the ice water, and pulse again. If the dough seems too dry add one more tablespoon of the cold water. Add the vanilla extract and pulse one more time.1-2 tablespoon Ice water, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pour this mixture into the prepared pan, and press down. Set aside.
How To Make The Topping
- In a large bowl mix together the mixed berries, corn starch, sugar, Vanilla extract, and lemon juice.1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 3 cups Mixed berry, Frozen, 2 tablespoon Sugar, ⅓ cup Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoon Corn starch
- Distribute the above mixture on top of the crust, and spread evenly. with your fingertips make clusters of the remaining crust mixture (⅓) and spread it on top of the berry mixture.
- Bake for one hour, Let cool completely, then transfer into the fridge for 15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Make sure butter comes out of the fridge right before it is added to the flour mixture.
- Do not thaw the berries. This will discolor the crust.
- To have icy cold water, put a few ice cubes in a glass, and pour cold water over the ice.
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