Blueberry Crumble Bars
Deliciously soft and buttery crumble bars that are filled with a generous layer of juicy blueberries. These bars are a gorgeous dessert/snack to make during summer time!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
For the Crumble
- 3 cups (375g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Filling
- 2 cups (296g) fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup (50g) caster/granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornflour/cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
For the Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix in with a fork to form a crumbly mixture.
- Press half of the mixture into the base of the prepared pan.
For the Blueberry Filling
- Add the blueberries to a medium bowl. Mix in the sugar, cornflour, and lemon juice until the blueberries are fully coated.
- Pour the blueberries over the base and spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the blueberries, pressing it down gently.
- Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely in the pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
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Notes
Bars stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g