Delicious and crumbly blueberry bars perfect for any occasion. These bars feature a buttery crust, a sweet blueberry filling, and a crumbly topping.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 500 g fresh blueberries
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 225 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
Cut in the cold, diced butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add to the flour mixture and mix until combined.
Step 5
Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
Step 6
In another bowl, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until the blueberries are well coated.
Step 7
Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.
Step 8
Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberry layer.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Step 10
Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.