Blueberry Crumble Bars

Bursting with sweet, juicy blueberries and layered with a buttery, crumbly topping, these Blueberry Crumble Bars are the ultimate dessert for fruit lovers. Perfectly balanced with a hint of zesty lemon, these bars feature a tender base made from scratch and a luscious blueberry filling that bakes to bubbly perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make treat is ideal for summer gatherings, brunch spreads, or as an indulgent snack. The golden crumble topping adds irresistible texture, making every bite a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and buttery goodness. Serve them as they are or pair with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special touch. They're quick, versatile, and sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Reserve about 1 cup of the dough for the topping.

Step 5

Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base layer.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, mix the fresh blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the blueberries are evenly coated.

Step 7

Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the dough in the pan.

Step 8

Crumble the reserved dough over the blueberry layer, leaving some gaps to let the blueberries peek through.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars, then slice into 16 squares.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1304 grams (1304.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4097

Total Fat 206.70g	265%
Saturated Fat 126.20g	631%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 744mg	248%
Sodium 1785mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 532.50g	194%
Dietary Fiber 19.50g	70%
Total Sugars 267.00g
Protein 42.40g	85%

Vitamin D 206IU	1030%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 913mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 51.2%