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lemon blueberry bars

Lemon Blueberry Bars

5 from 1 vote
These refreshing Lemon Blueberry Bars combine a buttery shortbread base with a bright citrus filling bursting with juicy berries. The sweet crumble topping provides the perfect textural contrast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar Divided for crust and filling
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Cold and cubed
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries Washed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the fruit

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 Baking Pan Lined with parchment paper
  • 2 Mixing bowls For crust and filling
  • 1 pastry blender For cutting butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the flour, half the sugar, and cold cubed butter in a bowl, cutting until it resembles coarse sand.
  3. Press two-thirds of the dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
    pressing crumble dough into baking pan
  4. Toss the blueberries with the remaining sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest until coated.
    mixing fresh blueberry filling
  5. Pour the berry mixture evenly over the crust, then crumble the remaining dough over the top.
    adding crumble topping to fruit bars
  6. Bake for 45 minutes until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2.5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Use cold butter for the flakiest crust possible.

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