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Blueberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry Crumb Bars That Bring Joy to Your Taste Buds

These Blueberry Crumb Bars are an irresistible dessert with a buttery crumb topping and juicy blueberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For a deeper flavor, consider using brown sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest A splash of lemon juice works as a substitute if needed.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free options, swap with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh for the best texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Omit if you're using salted butter.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Coconut oil is a great dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, try flaxseed meal mixed with water.
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used, just increase cornstarch slightly.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice can be a quick stand-in.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be used instead.
For the Topping
  • 1 batch Remaining Crust Mixture

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Crumb Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine granulated sugar and lemon zest in a mixing bowl; then add flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add egg and mix until dough comes together.
  4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a base.
  5. Gently toss blueberries with lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Spread evenly over the crust.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the blueberry filling.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and filling bubbles.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before lifting out with parchment overhang and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use cold butter and refrigerate before cutting for neater squares.

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