Blueberry Crumble Bars Recipe
These perfectly simple to make Blueberry Crumble Bars are filled with plump, juicy and sweet citrus hinted blueberries are layered on top of a shortbread crust and topped with a delicious buttery crumble!
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 230kcal
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
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.9mg