Y’all I keep my blueberry crumble bars on repeat during the spring and summer. They taste better than pie and are easier to make too. I use fresh blueberries. Then I make a simple buttery crumble for the top and bottom of the bars. It’s just too good boos.
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How to Make Blueberry Crumble Bars
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk together.
- Add the cold butter and cut it into the flour using two forks or a pastry cutter.


- Add the egg yolk and cold water and slowly mix it in.
PRO TIP: Don’t worry if the dough seems really crumbly. It should be!
- Press half of the crumble mixture into your prepared pan.


- Stir together the blueberries, lime juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until combined.
- Spread the blueberry filling on top of the bottom crust in the pan.


- Sprinkle the remaining crumble topping over the top of the blueberry filling.
- Bake your blueberry crumble bars until golden brown and set. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature before cutting them into squares and serving.
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If you want to add more berry flavor to your blueberry dessert, add a scoop of blueberry ice cream or strawberry ice cream.

Blueberry Crumble Bars Recipe
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Ingredients
For the Crumble and Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
For the Blueberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Crumble and Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 8×8-inch baking pan with the non-stick coating of your choice.
- For the crumble and crust, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Next, cut in the cold butter using two forks or a pastry cutter then slowly mix in the egg yolk and cold water. Don’t worry if the dough seems really crumbly. It should be!
- Next take half of the crumble mixture and press into the prepared pan. The rest should be saved for the top of the bars.
For the Blueberry Filling:
- Stir together blueberries, lime juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until combined.
- To assemble, evenly add blueberry filling to top of crust.
- Next sprinkle the remaining crumble over the top of the blueberry filling.
- Bake for 30-38 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Cool bars to room temperature then cut and serve.
Notes
How to Store
Since these bars contain fruit, I think it’s a good idea to store them in the refrigerator, especially in the hot Summer. Not only does storing them in a cool spot help keep the berries fresh, but it also allows them to keep shape and last longer. Leftover bars will last for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Another option is to store these in the freezer to extend their shelf life for up to three months. They will thaw quickly on the counter at room temperature for an hour. They’re great straight from the fridge, but my favorite way to enjoy them is by warming them up in the microwave for a few seconds. Even better, crumble the warm bar over vanilla ice cream for even more amazingness! I love to do this to other bars like my Peach Crumb Bars and Apple Bars.Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Don’t thaw frozen blueberries if using them. Just roll them in a little flour so it soaks up some of the additional wetness as it bakes in the oven.
- Use cold butter and cold water for the crust! This is what makes your crumble crust light, flaky, and crumbly.
- Blueberry crumb bars are best served warm and even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
- Allow the bars to cool to room temperature before cutting them. This allows them to set so they don’t fall apart when cut.
Recipe Help
Sure you can use sliced strawberries, blackberries, raspberries or even a mixture!
Yep! Use a 9 x 13 baking pan instead of the square to make them all in one pan.

More Blueberry Dessert Recipes
- Blueberry No Churn Ice Cream
- Blueberry Hand Pies
- Blueberry Lemon Cake
- Blueberry Crunch Cake
- Berry Icebox Cake
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This post was originally published in April 2015. It has been updated with new content and images.
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Hi Jocelyn; Do you think it’s work this lovely BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE BARS with granulated Eritritol ? I don’t take sugar processed. In advance, thank you so much. Best regards from Spain
I actually haven’t tried it with this so I don’t want to state that it will work perfectly but let me know if you do end up trying it and it works out. I did have a follower use honey or maple syrup for the filling.
I have a LOAD of fresh blackberries, would tthis recipe work? I made the blueberry crumble a few weeks ago and love the crumble topping!
yes indeed
If I only want to make 6 servings do I just cut all ingredients in half? And if still use 1 whole egg yolk for 6 bars will the crust be loose? Please help. New to baking. This will be my first attempt
You can probably just add more water and omit the egg.
I recently moved to a higher altitude area (6000 plus). I know most baking recipes call for extra steps/ingredients. Would this? Thank you!!
Hi Angel, I have a great post that helps with high altitude baking tips: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/high-altitude-baking-tips/
Can I make this with blackberries? Would I still add the cinnamon?
Absolutely! This recipe is very adaptable.
Do you need to store them in refrigerator?
Yes store in the fridge.
This recipe is so so good. Everyone who tried it also said it was delicious.
Can you use the same recipe with apples??
The bake time would be different since blueberries bake a bit slower so just use my Peach Crumb Bars to replace with apples and it should be pretty similar.
Just pulled these from the oven and it smells so good – is it too soon to just dive in an eat them all? I love how quick and simple this was, and I know this entire pan will dissapear tonight…. maybe save a little piece for breakfast with coffee? drooooooooooling
Has anyone made these with Lemon Juice instead of Lime Juice? I have a ton of lemons but no limes.
This will work totally fine with lemon juice for sure.