Ingredients
- CRUST
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- BLUEBERRY FILLING
- 10 1/2 ounces blueberries (3 cups, fresh)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- CRUMB TOPPING
- 5 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting
How to Make
-
TO MAKE THE CRUST
-
Step 1: In a medium bowl, stir together the 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, lemon zest and salt. Cut in the 1/2 cup butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and vanilla together; stir into the crumb mixture form a soft dough. Press into the bottom of a buttered 9×13 baking pan.
-
Step 2: Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
-
TO MAKE THE BLUEBERRY FILLING
-
Step 3: Sprinkle blueberries over the crust. Combine the 1/3 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over the blueberries.
-
TO MAKE THE TOPPING
-
Step 4: In a mixing bowl, cream together the 5 tablespoons butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour, so that the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the blueberry layer.
-
Step 5: Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and then dust with confectioners’ sugar before cutting into bars
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.
If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.
Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.