Blueberry Crumble Bars
Deliciously sweet and tart blueberry crumble bars featuring a buttery, crumbly topping that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust and topping
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Important for crumbly texture
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the blueberry filling
- 4 cups fresh blueberries Use fresh for best flavor; thaw if using frozen
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until the dough starts to clump together.
- Press about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan for the crust.
- Chill the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Preparing the Filling
- In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss gently to coat the berries.
- Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberry layer.
Baking
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the crust for best texture and allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean edges.