Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars

Description

A refreshing dessert that combines the brightness of lemons with the sweetness of blueberries. These crumble bars are perfect for springtime gatherings or potlucks.

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. Prepare Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the berries to release their juice.
   • Stir in the beaten egg and flour until well combined.
3. Assemble: Pour the filling mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Make Crumble Topping:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, brown sugar, and salt.
   • Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use your fingers or a pastry blender to work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped blueberries.
5. Top with Crumble: Evenly spread the crumble topping over the filling, making sure to cover the entire surface.
6. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
7. Cool: Let it cool completely in the pan before refrigerating it for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Serve

Cut into bars of your desired size and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Note: This recipe combines elements from Lemon Bars (#46) and Blueberry Crumble (#69).