Description
A delightful dessert combining sweet blackberries, zesty lemon, and earthy thyme in a delicious square.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped thyme in another bowl. Stir in the blackberries, gently folding them into the mixture.
- Pour the blackberry mixture over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle baking powder over the top and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Serve as a refreshing dessert.
Notes
Chill the butter for a flakier crust, and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg