Description
Delicious blueberry lemon pie bars with a buttery crust, perfect for gatherings or a sweet morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl for the crust.
- Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the filling by combining blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blueberry mixture.
- Pour the blueberry filling over the baked crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and bubbly.
- Let the bars cool for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Substitutions include almond flour for gluten-free, coconut sugar for a healthier option, and a flaxseed egg for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg