Description
These Blueberry Crumb Bars are buttery, crumbly, and bursting with juicy blueberry flavor. With a golden shortbread-like crust and a sweet-tart berry center, they’re perfect for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
For the crust and topping:
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp salt
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3 cups all-purpose flour
For the blueberry filling:
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3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2️⃣ Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in flour until crumbly and combined.
3️⃣ Press the base: Press about ⅔ of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside the remaining dough for topping.
4️⃣ Prepare the filling: In a bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest until evenly coated.
5️⃣ Layer the bars: Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble the reserved dough over the top.
6️⃣ Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the berries are bubbly.
7️⃣ Cool and serve: Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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Use half blueberries and half raspberries for a mixed berry version.
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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Bars can be frozen and thawed for later treats.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min