My Favorite Blueberry Bars

Bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a golden, buttery crumble, My Favorite Blueberry Bars are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. These easy-to-make dessert bars feature a crumbly, shortbread-like crust and a luscious blueberry filling made with fresh or frozen blueberries, brightened with a touch of lemon juice. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cold butter, this recipe is a go-to for any season. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as an everyday treat, these blueberry bars are as versatile as they are delicious. Serve them as is, or pair with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent delight. Perfectly portable and irresistibly flavorful, these bars are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, blend in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the flour mixture, stirring until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 5

Press half of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust.

Step 6

In another mixing bowl, toss the blueberries with the cornstarch and lemon juice until the blueberries are evenly coated.

Step 7

Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining half of the crumbly dough evenly over the blueberry layer, gently pressing it down with your hands.

Step 9

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.

Step 10

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles for serving.

Step 11

Store the blueberry bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1752.5 grams (1752.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4640

Total Fat 205.20g	263%
Saturated Fat 124.00g	620%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 736mg	245%
Sodium 1230mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 680.20g	247%
Dietary Fiber 27.50g	98%
Total Sugars 394.40g
Protein 45.40g	91%

Vitamin D 170IU	852%
Calcium 265mg	20%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 1241mg	26%

*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: 38.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 57.3%