Blueberry Pie Bars

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Blueberry Pie Bars are a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of blueberry pie with the convenience of a bar. To make blueberry crumb bars, a shortbread crust is topped with a layer of blueberry filling and then finished with a crumbly streusel topping.

Prep Time8

Cook Time30

Total Time38

Course: Dessert, pie

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blueberry Pie Bars

Servings: servings

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Filling

2 cups blueberries frozen are best, see notes
¼ cup sugar
1 TBSP Cornstarch

Crust

½ cup butter at room temperature
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together blueberries, sugar and cornstarch, set this mixture aside.
Make crust: In a larger bowl, combine butter, egg, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla, until dough forms a ball.
Assemble: Press 2/3 of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Spread blueberries on top. Crumble the remaining dough over blueberries filling until most of the top is covered.
Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden color.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 30 minutes. Cut into bars, serve & Enjoy!

Notes

Blueberry pie bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

They can also be frozen for longer storage, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, for up to 3 months.

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