Lemon Blueberry Crumb Bars
Bursting with bright citrus flavors and juicy blueberries, these Lemon Blueberry Crumb Bars are the ultimate summer dessert! With a buttery, crumbly base and topping, and a tangy-sweet blueberry filling, these bars strike the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The addition of fresh lemon juice and zest elevates the fruity notes, while the golden crumb layer adds a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes and baked to perfection in just 45 minutes, they’re perfect for everything from picnics to potlucks. Serve them dusted with a touch of powdered sugar for an irresistible presentation. These blueberry crumb bars are a must-try recipe for any fruit dessert lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the lemon zest.
Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg to the mixture and mix until the dough begins to come together. Divide the dough into two parts: 2/3 for the base and 1/3 for the crumb topping.
Press the larger portion of dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
In a separate bowl, combine the fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir gently to coat the blueberries.
Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the blueberries, creating a crumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1173 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 501.1 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 787 mg | 17% | |
*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.
