These Blueberry Pie Bars are an easy, summer baking concoction that is a hit at parties and family gatherings. I hope you like butter, sugar, and flour, as well as blueberries. You can get 16 Blueberry Pie Bars out of one pan.
Blueberry Pie Bars are a delightful twist on classic blueberry pie. They offer all the fruity, buttery goodness in a convenient bar form. Blueberry Pie Bars typically feature a buttery shortbread-style crust. They also include a sweet and tangy blueberry filling. A crumbly topping adds texture and richness. Some variations include ingredients like sour cream or Greek yogurt in the filling for extra creaminess. Others use oats or almond flour for a heartier crumble.
These bars are easier to make than traditional pie. There’s no need to roll out a crust. Just press the dough into a pan, layer the filling, sprinkle the topping, and bake until golden and bubbling. They can be served warm with ice cream or chilled for a firmer texture, making them a versatile treat for any occasion
Blueberry Pie Bars INGREDIENTS – 3 Parts, made separately
Crust and Crumble Topping
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ cups flour
- pinch salt, to taste
Filling
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain or vanilla Greek yogurt)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp flour
Blueberry Layer
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Blueberry Pie Bars Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Secondly, line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil (Lining the pan with foil will make clean up a lot easier)
Make the Crust and Crumble Topping
- In a large bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute on high.
- Next, add the sugars and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour and salt, and stir to combine. The mix will be a little dry with some larger, crumbly pieces.
- Set ¾ cup of the crumble mixture aside for the crumble topping
- Place the rest of the mix in the foil-lined pan. A spatula packs the mixture into a smooth, flat, even crust.
The Filling
- In a medium bowl, add the egg, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour to the mixture and whisk to combine.
- Evenly pour the filling over the crust and smooth it with a spatula.
Make the Blueberry Layer
- In a bowl, add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch and toss to combine.
- Evenly distribute the blueberry mixture over the filling.
- Sprinkle the reserved ¾ cup of crust mixture over the blueberries.
Bake the Bars
- Bake for 60 minutes, when the edges are crispy and there is bubbling in the center.
- Place the pan on a wire rack. Allow the bars to cool for at least an hour or two. Then you can slice them.
- If you try to slice bars before they’ve cooled completely, they’ll be extremely messy and fall apart.
- Finally, pull the foil out of the pan, with the bars on top, and slice into approx. 16 squares
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