LATTICE BLACKBERRY BARS

Lattice Blackberry Bars image

"I pick blackberries--my son's favorite fruit--to make this dessert for family gatherings," says Donna Miklavic of Butler, Pennsylvania. "Blueberries are a great substitute."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups shortening
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blackberries
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the sour cream, egg, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth; add to crumb mixture. Toss with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. , For filling, combine 2 cups sugar and flour in a large saucepan; add blackberries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and cinnamon. Cool slightly. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 17x12-in. rectangle; transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with filling. Roll remaining dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; cut into 1/2-in. strips. Make a lattice crust over filling; seal and flute edges. , Brush egg over pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.