Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 1/2 cups Blueberries
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest
  • 1 Lemon, Juice and zest from

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Maple syrup

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Oats, old fashioned

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Crust and crumble topping
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• Crust and Crumble Topping
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• For the filling
• 3 and 1/2 cups blueberries (I used fresh but you can also sub with frozen (thaw and drain first))
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup (can also sub in 1/3 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• juice and zest from 1 lemon

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 9 inch square pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the berries with maple syrup, cornstarch and lemon juice, and toss to coat. Set aside while you prepare the dough.
• Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. With a fork, pastry cutter, or using your clean hands, cut butter into flour mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Press a little bit more than half of the dough into the bottom of your prepared pan, patting it down evenly.
• Evenly distribute berry mixture over the crust, smoothing it lightly with a spatula.
• Evenly sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over berry layer.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or enjoy straight from the pan if desired. Store bars in an airtight container in refrigerator.