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Lemon Blueberry Bars
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Lemon Blueberry Bars

Lemon Blueberry Bars are easy to make. They have a buttery shortbread crust topped with lemon blueberry filling and a tender buttery crumble.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bar recipes, blueberry, lemon
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 bars
Calories 233kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pot

Ingredients

Blueberry Filling:

  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water

Bars

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Filling

  • Combine the blueberries in a pot with the sugar and lemon juice. Heat on medium until the mixture begins to bubble.
  • Add the cornstarch and water to the mixture and stir together while it continues to boil.
  • Let the blueberry filling simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Remove from the heat.

Crust

  • In a mixer bowl beat the softened butter until it becomes a lighter shade of yellow.
  • Add the sugar and brown sugar to the butter and mix until fluffy.
  • Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing together until combined.
  • Next beat in the flour and salt. You should have a thick dough.
  • Add parchment paper to a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  • Take ¾ of the dough and press it into the bottom of the pan, spreading evenly.
  • Then add a layer of the blueberry filling, spreading to cover the dough layer.
  • With the rest of the dough, crumble it on top of the blueberry filling.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 30g