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Blueberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry Crumb Bars That Make Summer Feel Delicious

Delight in the flavors of summer with these easy-to-make Blueberry Crumb Bars, featuring a buttery crumb topping and fresh blueberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using less sugar for a less sweet version.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Lime zest can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt A pinch of kosher salt can work too.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into pieces) Margarine can be used but will alter flavor slightly.
  • 1 large Egg (lightly beaten) A flax egg can be used for a vegan substitute.
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Vinegar can serve as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Tapioca starch can be a good alternative.
  • 4 cups Fresh Blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used but may alter texture.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter

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. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest until fragrant. Then add flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until combined. Cut in the butter and egg until it resembles coarse meal.
  3. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, additional sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gently fold in fresh blueberries and spread this mixture evenly over the crust.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the blueberry filling.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles at the edges.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment paper and slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chill before cutting for cleaner cuts. Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor.

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