Fresh Blackberry-Lemon Crumb Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 24 Minutes |
Ready In: 54 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Using up the last of my summer berries. Ingredients:
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 large egg |
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest |
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk |
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice |
2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° ; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray the bottom only of an 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a big bowl, add the cake mix, butter, and egg; blend with an electric mixer set on low speed until all dry ingredients are moistened and mixture is well blended and crumbly.
3. Press half of mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan; bake 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together lemon zest and condensed milk with the lemon juice; stir until blended.
5. Place blackberries evenly over surface of partially baked crust; pour lemon mixture over blackberries evenly as possible; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
6. Bake 20-24 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
7. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
8. Cut into bars; store in refrigerator.
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