Blueberry Pie Bars
Delicious and easy to make, these Blueberry Pie Bars are a perfect twist on a classic pie. With a buttery shortbread crust and a sweet, tangy blueberry filling, they are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Blueberry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- For the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press about two-thirds of the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, gently toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until evenly coated.
- Pour the blueberry filling over the crust in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining one-third of the crust mixture over the top of the blueberry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars. This is important for the bars to set properly.
Notes
For best results, allow the bars to cool completely before cutting. You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the crust mixture for extra flavor.