Blueberry Squares
Indulge in the sweet, tangy goodness of homemade Blueberry Squares, the perfect treat for dessert lovers seeking a fruity twist. These delightful bars feature a buttery, crumbly crust made with cold, cubed butter and a hint of vanilla, sandwiching a luscious blueberry filling made with fresh or frozen berries, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and thickened with cornstarch for a perfectly gooey consistency. The golden crumble topping adds irresistible texture, while a sprinkle of powdered sugar elevates these squares to bakery-worthy perfection. Ready in under an hour, these Blueberry Squares are ideal for potlucks, picnics, or even as a make-ahead snack to brighten up your week. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, they're bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat the egg lightly and add it to the crumb mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be crumbly.
Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Set the remaining dough aside for the topping.
In a separate bowl, toss the blueberries with cornstarch and lemon juice until evenly coated.
Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the blueberries, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the baking dish. Transfer to the refrigerator if needed to speed up cooling and firm up the squares for easier cutting.
Once cooled, cut into squares and, if desired, dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.5 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1784 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 555.5 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 914 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.
