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Blueberry Crumble Bars
Blueberry crumble bars are made with juicy blueberries and a butter crumble topping. It's a delicious summer dessert!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust & Crumble Topping
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold butter ,cubed (2 sticks)
Blueberry Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Crust & Crumble Topping
- Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oars, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add in the cold butter and using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles very coarse sand.
- Divide the mixture in half and press half into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Set aside both the pan and bowl with remaining mixture.
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Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add in the blueberries and coat in the sugar mixture. Add in the lemon juice and zest. Stir gently to combine.
- Spread the blueberries on top of the crust. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture evenly on top of the blueberries and press lightly.
- Refrigerate the pan for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the fruit starts to bubble. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Leftover blueberry crumble bars can be stored in an airtight container for 4 days outside of the fridge.
- Leftover blueberry crumble bars can be stored in an airtight container for 4 days outside of the fridge.
- Freezing Leftovers: Wrapped cooled blueberry bars in plastic wrap, then add to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Wrapped cooled blueberry bars in plastic wrap, then add to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
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- Use cold butter.
- Let the bars cool completely. You can even chill them in the fridge to help them maintain their shape. If you eat them too warm, they will be messy.
- Store bars in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.8mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.