Blueberry Crumb Bars
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4.5
Blueberry Crumb Bars
Description
Blueberry Crumb Bars combine a rich, buttery crumb dough with a vibrant blueberry filling. The crust ingredients include cold butter, all-purpose flour, and sugar, ensuring a tender yet crumbly texture. The filling uses fresh blueberries mixed with sugar, cornstarch for thickness, and lemon juice to add acidity, preventing the filling from becoming too runny.
The bars bake in a 9x13-inch pan until the top turns light golden brown, creating a crisp surface contrasted by the moist, fruit-filled interior. The dough is divided so half forms a bottom crust, and the remaining half is crumbled over the filling for a layered crumb effect.
After cooling completely, the bars are cut into squares. They store well at room temperature or in the refrigerator for several days, making them practical for making ahead or for packed snacks.
Ingredients
For the Crumb
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter cold, unsalted, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg
For the Blueberry Filling
- 4 cups blueberries 20 ounces, fresh
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- lemon about 3 tablespoons, juice of one
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Make the Crumb: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the butter, and then the egg (the dough will be crumbly). Press half of dough into the prepared pan.
- Make the Filling: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice. Gently fold in the blueberries to coat evenly with the sugar mixture. Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust, drizzling any excess juice in the bowl over the filling. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the blueberry layer.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values correspond to one individual bar slice.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigeration for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Ensure the bars have cooled completely before cutting to avoid filling leakage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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