Fresh Blueberry Bars

Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery crumble and juicy berries with these Fresh Blueberry Bars, a dessert that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring a tender, golden crust made from a simple flour and butter mixture, these bars are layered with a luscious filling of fresh, ripe blueberries lightly sweetened and brightened with a splash of lemon juice. To finish, a hearty oat and cinnamon crumble provides the perfect topping, adding a subtle spiced crunch to every bite. Ready in just over an hour, these bars are perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you crave a fruity treat. Serve them chilled for easy slicing and an extra refreshing twist, or elevate your experience with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. With keywords like "fresh blueberries," "blueberry dessert," and "easy berry bars," this recipe is sure to satisfy every craving for a homemade fruit-based delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Unsalted butter
• 4 cups Blueberries (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Reserve 1.5 cups of the mixture for the topping and press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the prepared pan to create the bottom crust. Bake for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In another bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with cornstarch and lemon juice. Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the baked crust.

Step 5

To the reserved crumb mixture, add the brown sugar, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly, then crumble this topping evenly over the blueberries.

Step 6

Bake the blueberry bars for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. For clean slicing, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Step 8

Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and slice them into 12 squares or desired sizes. Serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1419.9 grams (1419.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3719

Total Fat 100.80g	129%
Saturated Fat 56.50g	283%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 698.80g	254%
Dietary Fiber 23.30g	83%
Total Sugars 423.90g
Protein 36.20g	72%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 996mg	21%

*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: 23.6%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 72.7%