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Blueberry Pie Bars

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Delightful blueberry pie bars with a buttery oat crust, fresh blueberries, and a hint of lemon and cinnamon. Perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 and 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  4. Press about 2/3 of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven.
  5. While the crust is baking, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently as the mixture heats up until it thickens, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour the blueberry filling evenly over the par-baked crust, spreading it gently.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture evenly on top of the blueberry filling.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 45-55 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting them into squares.

Notes

Make sure to toss the blueberries in cornstarch before cooking to prevent them from sinking.

Nutrition

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