Name: Blueberry Crumble Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 3/4 cup brown sugar packed; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 3/4 cup cold butter cubed; 3 cups fresh blueberries or thawed frozen; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook40 min

Total55 min

Servings12

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup old-fashioned oats3/4 cup brown sugarpacked1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp sea salt3/4 cup cold buttercubed3 cups fresh blueberriesor thawed frozen1/3 cup granulated sugar2 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp vanilla extract

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Equipment

8-inch square baking pan
Parchment paper
Mixing bowls
Pastry cutter or fork
Knife

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Method

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Press the base

Heat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press about two-thirds into a lined 8-inch pan for the base.

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Fill with blueberries

Toss blueberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Spread over the base, then sprinkle the remaining crumble on top.

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Bake until golden

Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and the berries bubble at the edges. Cool fully before slicing into bars.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Blueberry Crumble Bars

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment