🫐 Blueberry Pie Bars 🫐
Delight in these scrumptious Blueberry Pie Bars, a perfect blend of sweet blueberries and buttery crust! Ideal for any occasion, these bars are a hit with everyone.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Make Crust and Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, flour, and salt. Add lemon zest. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the butter and egg until the mixture is crumbly. Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Blueberry Filling: In another bowl, mix together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup of sugar, and cornstarch. Gently fold in the blueberries until they are well coated.
- Assemble Bars: Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberry layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden brown. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Enjoy these delightful Blueberry Pie Bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat! 🍋🫐🍰
