Blueberry Crumble Bars
Bursting with sweet, juicy blueberries and layered with a buttery, crumbly topping, these Blueberry Crumble Bars are the ultimate dessert for fruit lovers. Perfectly balanced with a hint of zesty lemon, these bars feature a tender base made from scratch and a luscious blueberry filling that bakes to bubbly perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make treat is ideal for summer gatherings, brunch spreads, or as an indulgent snack. The golden crumble topping adds irresistible texture, making every bite a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and buttery goodness. Serve them as they are or pair with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special touch. They're quick, versatile, and sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Reserve about 1 cup of the dough for the topping.
Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base layer.
In a separate bowl, mix the fresh blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the blueberries are evenly coated.
Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the dough in the pan.
Crumble the reserved dough over the blueberry layer, leaving some gaps to let the blueberries peek through.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars, then slice into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 206.7 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.2 g | 631% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1785 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.5 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*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.
