Description
These Blueberry Crumble Bars combine a buttery crust, juicy blueberry filling, and crumbly topping into one irresistible dessert. They’re easy to make, perfect for slicing, and great for gatherings or a simple homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained if frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, greasing lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add chilled butter and blend with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
- Stir in egg and vanilla extract until the dough begins to hold together.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan for the crust.
- In a separate bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining dough over the blueberries as a crumble topping.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. For clean slices, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Use a mix of berries for a different flavor profile.
- Make it gluten-free using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Add chopped nuts to the crumble for extra crunch.
- Include a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
- Substitute lemon with orange juice/zest for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
