Things that you'll need:
Crust and Topping:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup flour
- pinch salt
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp almond extract ( I used Vanilla extract.)
- 2 (16-oz) packages frozen blackberries, thawed and drained
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor (large mixing bowl). Pulse a few times to mix (or use pastry cutter to mix together). Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes, and add to the flour mixture. Process until the butter is evenly distributed but the mixture is still crumbly, 30-60 seconds (or use pastry cutter/hands to cut in butter).
Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to use as the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan, and bake 12-15 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes.
To make the filling, whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then add the sugar, sour cream, flour, salt, lemon zest, and almond extract. Gently fold in the berries and spoon the mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture evenly over the filling, and bake 45 to 55 minutes.
Cool at least 1 hour before cutting into bars, or scoop out of the pan to serve cobbler-style.
I enjoyed it very much, and I would make this again, and possibly use other fruits. I would consider using apple pie filling, peaches, cherry pie filling, or some other yummy fruit. I hope this turns out as good as it did for me as it did for you.
