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blueberry crumb bars

Easy Blueberry Crumb Bars

Something about these Blueberry Crumb Bars struck me as old-fashioned. Simple and delicious coffee pairing or dessert!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, and baking powder. Mix in salt and cinnamon, if desired. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.
  • In another bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blueberries. Sprinkle the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the berry layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is slightly brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.