How to Make Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a buttery crumb crust and a luscious blueberry-lemon filling. These bars are bursting with flavor and are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether it's a casual afternoon snack or a fancy dessert for a special event.

These bars are also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. They are a great option for beginner bakers or anyone looking for a quick...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup butter, chilled and diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Start by making the crust. In a medium bowl, stir together the 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, lemon zest and salt. Cut in the 1/2 cup butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and vanilla together; stir into the crumb mixture until a dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle blueberries over the crust. Combine the 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over the blueberries. Make the topping: In a medium bowl, cream together the 5 tablespoons butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour, so that the mixture is crumbly like streusel. Sprinkle over the blueberry layer.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned. Cool and then dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 49mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 36mg