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Blueberry Lemon Bars

Zesty Blueberry Lemon Bars to Brighten Your Dessert Game

These Blueberry Lemon Bars offer a delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar can be used for a lower-glycemic alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed) keep the butter cold for best texture.
Filling
  • 3 large Eggs no substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (fresh) always opt for freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest use a microplane for finely grated zest.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla is best.
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries frozen can be substituted directly without thawing.
Garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar dust before serving.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared pan, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until combined. Add in flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth, then gently fold in blueberries.
  3. Pour the blueberry filling over the crust evenly. Smooth with a spatula. Return to oven at 325°F (160°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until filling is set and lightly jiggles.
  4. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 2-3 hours. Cut into squares or bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for better presentation and shape retention. Experiment with different fruits or herbs for variety.

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