Blueberry Crumb Bars

These blueberry bars have a buttery crust, a delicious fresh blueberry filling, and a cinnamon crumble topping for a delicious summer treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.

Step 2

Stir 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch together in another bowl; gently mix in blueberries. Sprinkle blueberry mixture evenly over prepared crust. Crumble remaining dough over berry layer.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top is slightly brown, about 45 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Step 4

Stir flour, 1 cup sugar, and baking powder together in a medium bowl; mix in salt and cinnamon, if desired. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in butter and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.