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Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Bars

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  • 45 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 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

  • Filling and Topping

    • 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

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2

Prepare the crust by combining flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Cut in chilled butter to form coarse crumbs.

3

Add beaten egg and vanilla extract to form dough. Press into the pan.

4

Bake crust for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.

5

Spread blueberries over crust. Sprinkle with sugar and nutmeg.

6

For the topping, cream butter and brown sugar, then mix in flour for a crumbly consistency. Sprinkle over blueberries.

7

Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned. Cool and dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

152

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 22g
    Carbs
  • 7g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Ensure the butter for the crust is well-chilled to create flaky crumbs.Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best flavor.Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.