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Blueberry Crumble Bars

Blueberry Crumble Bars feature a buttery oat crust, sweet blueberry filling, and golden crumble topping.
This easy homemade dessert is ready in under two hours and perfect for parties, picnics, or everyday treats.
Enjoy them warm or chilled for the ultimate blueberry dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crust & Crumble

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup cold butter cubed

Blueberry Filling

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, 1 cup of the sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda.
  • Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Reserve about 2 cups of the crumb mixture for the topping.
  • Firmly press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, remaining ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Spread the warm blueberry filling evenly over the prepared crust.
  • Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the blueberry layer.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Allow the Blueberry Crumble Bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
  • Cut into 24 bars and serve.

Notes

  • Frozen blueberries can be used directly from the freezer.
  • Add lemon zest for a brighter citrus flavor.
  • These bars taste even better the next day after the filling has fully set.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled bars before serving for an elegant finish.