Blueberry Bars
Bursting with juicy blueberries and a buttery crumb topping, these irresistible Blueberry Bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Made with fresh blueberries, zesty lemon juice, and a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread-like crust, these bars are as easy to make as they are to devour. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, bake sales, or as a simple make-ahead dessert. Each bar is layered with flavor, from the golden, crumbly base to the vibrant, fruity filling that bubbles enticingly during baking. Serve these blueberry bars as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for an elegant touch. Grab your fresh blueberries and prepare for a treat that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
Cut in the cold butter chunks using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and mix lightly until the dough starts to come together but remains crumbly.
Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar (for filling), cornstarch, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest. Stir gently to coat the blueberries.
Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the blueberry layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling.
Allow the blueberry bars to cool completely in the baking dish before removing and slicing into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy! These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.8 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.4 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1782 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 678.0 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
