Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe

This Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe is the perfect dessert recipe for blueberry lovers. Loaded with fresh blueberries, these buttery bars are great for any occasion.

Oh my goodness- I love making treats with fruit. I love Yummy Bar Recipes!

I wander around the produce aisle or look in our co-op produce basket & the wheels start turning in my head of all the things I can make. This time, I had a pile of blueberries to inspire this Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe.

I especially love baking with blueberries. The hubs wanted blueberry muffins but I didn’t have the right ingredients without going to the store.

I had to come up with something different & I wanted it to be something I had not made before.

You know- one can only eat the same thing so many times before you want to try something else out for a bit.

Plus I was feeling pretty creative & wanted to stretch that with my baking. The blueberries were just giving me an excuse.

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“So far, I’ve made this 5 times! In the past 2 weeks. I’ve never had so many fresh blueberries off of 2 bushes…and they are still coming. So I was looking fir a great recipe to use them. This was a hit!! Thank you and keep the great recipes coming;)” – Kelley Hambrick 

Frequently Asked Questions About Blueberry Pie Bars

What are Blueberry Pie Bars?

Blueberry Pie Bars are a dessert made with a shortbread crust, a layer of blueberry filling, and a crumbly streusel topping. They are similar to a blueberry pie, but in a bar form.

Can I make Blueberry Pie Bars ahead of time?

Yes, you can make Blueberry Pie Bars ahead of time. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Do you use salted butter or unsalted?

That is really up to you. I prefer a little added salt, but I just use whichever I happen to have at the time.

Can I use frozen blueberries for this recipe?

I suppose you could if you thawed them first. However, frozen berries tend to bake out more liquid than fresh berries do, which would drastically change how these bars bake.

I would hate for your blueberry pie bars to not turn out quite right and have the whole dessert be disappointing. So I highly recommend using fresh berries for this recipe.

What can I use instead of sour cream?

I have heard of some people swapping out sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. I have not personally tried it, so I can’t tell you from personal experience how this will change the bars.

So if you decide to make this switch, please let me know how they turn out. I’d love to know.

Can I make these 2 days before an event? If so, what’s the best way to store them?

Yes, you can but they definitely won’t be as soft or fresh, even when storing in an airtight container. Ours are usually gone well before then, so I can’t say just how long they would last.

But you might try covering the pan tightly & then freezing them. Just thaw them the morning of your event. It would keep them from drying out before serving.

HOW DO YOU MAKE this Blueberry Pie Bars Recipe?

1. Grease 9×13 glass baking dish- set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Add flour, sugar, salt & cubed butter to a mixing bowl, beat until combined & crumbly.
4. Take 1 cup of the mixture & set aside.
5. Take the remaining mixture & firmly press it into your baking dish, covering the bottom.
6. Bake this bottom layer for 15 minutes.
7. While the crust is baking- whisk eggs in a large bowl.
8. Add sugar, sour cream, flour & salt.
9. Gently fold in blueberries.
10. Set aside.
11. When the crust is ready – remove it from the oven & add filling—gently spooning over the top of the crust.
12. Sprinkle with the remaining crust mixture you had set aside.
13. Bake for 1 hour or until the top is lightly browned.
14. Cool before serving if eating without a topping.
15. If serving warm- add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Storage

To store blueberry pie bars, follow these steps:

1. Let the blueberry pie bars cool completely before storing them. If they are still warm, they can release steam and create condensation, which can make them soggy.
2. Once the blueberry pie bars have cooled, cut them into individual servings and place them in an airtight container.
3. Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between each layer of blueberry pie bars to prevent them from sticking together.
4. Seal the container tightly and store it in the refrigerator. Blueberry pie bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezing

Alternatively, if you want to store them for longer, you can freeze them. To freeze blueberry pie bars, follow these steps:

1. Let the blueberry pie bars cool completely before freezing them.
2. Once the blueberry pie bars have cooled, cut them into individual servings and place them in an airtight container.
3. Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between each layer of blueberry pie bars to prevent them from sticking together.
4. Seal the container tightly and place it in the freezer.

Blueberry pie bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat them, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.

Blueberry Pie Bar Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• granulated sugar
• pinch salt
• cold butter
• fresh blueberries
• eggs
• sour cream

Can I substitute other fruits for blueberries in Blueberry Pie Bars?

Yes, you can use other fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries in place of blueberries. Just adjust the amount of sugar and maybe add some lemon juice to suit the fruit you’re using.

How do I prevent the streusel topping from becoming soggy?

To prevent the streusel topping from becoming soggy, make sure to cool the Blueberry Pie Bars completely before storing them. You can also sprinkle a little bit of cornstarch or flour over the blueberry filling before adding the streusel topping, which can help absorb any excess moisture.

Can I make Blueberry Pie Bars gluten-free?

Yes, you can make Blueberry Pie Bars gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend for the crust and topping. Make sure to check that all of your ingredients are gluten-free.

Can I make Blueberry Pie Bars vegan?

Yes, you can make Blueberry Pie Bars vegan by using vegan butter or coconut oil for the crust and topping and a vegan egg substitute for the filling, such as flax eggs or applesauce.

Tips and Tricks when making these Easy Blueberry Pie Bars

• Try swapping the vanilla extract with another type of extract.
• Be sure the juicy blueberries are rinsed and dried before they are added to the batter mixture to prevent the top of the bars from getting soggy. Also, make sure to bake until the top is golden brown.
• You can use the bowl of a food processor with the dough attachment when making the crust for this great dessert. Or try using a pastry cutter.
• Add a little lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, or maple syrup to the filling mixture of these easy blueberry pie bars.
• These can be made with almond flour, coconut flour, or a bit of brown sugar.
• Top this easy dessert with a vanilla glaze, powdered sugar, more fresh sweet blueberries.

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Products I love when making Blueberry Pie Bars…

This Blueberry Pie Bars recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made pie bars before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love these. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this pie bars recipe.

• all-purpose flour
• granulated sugar
• table salt
• 9×13 baking dish
• mixing bowl
• mixer
• spatulas
• whisk

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