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Blueberry Crumble Bars

Blueberry crumble bars are a delicious treat that layers juicy blueberries between a buttery crust and a crumbly topping. Combining sweet berries and a rich, crunchy texture makes these bars irresistible. Perfect for snacking, dessert, or even breakfast, they’re an easy way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year round.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 30 bars
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 cups frozen or fresh blueberries
  • 1 orange zested
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup each brown and white sugar, 3 cups flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening, almond extract, and egg. The dough will be crumbly.
    1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 cup shortening, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1 egg
  • Pat half of the dough into the prepared pan.
  • In another bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blueberries. Add the orange zest, and mix again. Sprinkle the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust, then crumble the remaining dough over the berry layer.
    4 cups frozen or fresh blueberries, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 orange
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes then turn up the heat to 400 degrees for the last 15 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

Non Skid Mixing Bowl
Non Skid Mixing Bowl
Non-Stick 9 x 13-Inch Pan
Pastry Cutter and Biscuit Cutters

Notes

  • If you aren’t dairy-free, use butter and it will taste even better.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.