Wordless Wednesday ~ Berry Pickin'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fall Baking

 

 

Who is ready for some Fall baking? 
I love this time of year, as the leaves start changing, and the weather turns cool.  It makes me want to head straight for the kitchen!

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I have an abundance of blackberries these days, and I love anything cookies or bars . . .

It was pretty much a match made in heaven.

Do you have more berries than you know what to do with?  These bars would be great with blueberries or raspberries too!

You'll Need:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch

Then:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine granulated and light brown sugars, cinnamon, flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of the dough into the pan.
3. In another bowl, stir together sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blackberries. Sprinkle the blackberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the berry layer.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until top is slightly brown. Cool before cutting into squares {if you can wait that long}.
 

And then you'll want to grab some whipped cream . . . and devour them.  That's what I did.