Blueberry Crumb Bars

When looking for other recipes to bake for my kids’ teachers, I stumbled upon Mary’s blueberry crumb bars at One Perfect Bite and knew instantly they would be a great addition to the gift plate. The crumb bars were easy to make and absolutely delicious! When testing them out, my children, husband, and I all loved them. I am sure the teachers loved them too. Thanks for a wonderful recipe, Mary!

Blueberry Crumb Bars:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup white sugar, divided
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 sticks of cold butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Zest and juice of one lemon
• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 4 tsp cornstarch

How to Make Blueberry Crumb Bars

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13 glass baking pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut in butter until the mixture is in pieces no larger than a pea. Mix in egg and vanilla. The dough will be crumbly but will stick together when squeezed. Pat half of the dough into the pan.

In another small bowl, mix 1/4 cup white sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Add blueberries and gently toss them to coat. Pour blueberry mixture on top of the dough in the pan. Then crumble the remainder of the dough evenly over the blueberries.

Bake in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned. Cool completely, then cut into squares. Enjoy.

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Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking
Recipe from One Perfect Bite