Description
These Blueberry Almond Crumble Bars feature a buttery almond-infused crust and crumble topping, layered with a sweet and tangy blueberry filling. Perfect for dessert or a fruity snack, they balance rich, nutty flavors with the freshness of blueberries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the almond extract and sliced almonds.
- Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the crumble mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until blueberries are evenly coated.
- Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture over the top of the blueberries.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden and the blueberry filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw before using.
- Chill the bars before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
