Delicious Blueberry Crumble Bars for a Perfect Summer Treat

These Blueberry Crumble Bars are the perfect combination of buttery crust, sweet blueberry filling, and crumbly topping. They are easy to make and a great way to use up fresh blueberries during the summer months.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg
• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
3. Add the cold butter pieces and egg to the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until a crumbly dough forms.
4. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set aside the remaining dough for the topping.
5. In a separate bowl, toss the blueberries with 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until well coated.
6. Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
7. Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the blueberries.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling.
9. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
10. Enjoy these Blueberry Crumble Bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful summer dessert!

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