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Blueberry Pie Bars
These Blueberry Pie Bars are a delicious combination of sweet blueberry filling nestled between a buttery crust and crumble topping. These bars are perfect for any occasion, and super easy to make with simple ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Crust and Crumble Topping:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter cold and grated
For the Blueberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture using a box grater. Gently mix the grated butter into the flour mixture with your hands or a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Set aside about ¾ cup of the mixture for the crumble topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, dump in the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and the blueberries begin to burst, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- Spread the blueberry filling evenly over the crust in the baking pan. Sprinkle the extra crumble mixture evenly over the blueberry filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust and crumble topping are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, carefully lift out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares or bars and serve.
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Notes
- Making the Crumb Mixture. Be sure to use very cold butter and that it's mixed evenly with the flour to ensure the best flavor and texture possible for the crust.
- Cool Completely. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for neat and clean slices.
- Serving: The perfect easy-to-make sweet ending for two of my favorite weeknight easy recipes BBQ meatloaf and margarita grilled chicken. These bars are perfect for picnics, cookouts, and potlucks too.
- Storing: Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.