Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Blueberry Crumb Bars

Posted by Erin / 11 comments » / brownies and bars, dessert

Don’t you just love blueberry season? If you’ve read my blog even occasionally you know I love brightly colored food. I’m drawn to it like a fly to honey. Early on in my blog surfing days I saw these bars on Smitten Kitchen’s blog. I have no idea why it took me a year to make them, but I’m so glad I finally did. They were every bit as dreamy delicious as I thought they’d be.

I took these into work with a post it note that said “Blueberry Bars in Erin’s Edit Bay”, and they were gone VERY fast. In fact, when my producers came in to view something I’d edited, I think they were disappointed to discover the bars were gone. Note to self: Next time always save treats for people who will approve my work!

Don’t wait as long as I did to make this seasonal treat! You won’t be disappointed.

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Blueberry Crumb Bars

from Smitten Kitchen, originally from All Recipes

Ingredients:

1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces)
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Zest and juice of one lemon
4 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.

In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, and baking powder. Mix in salt and lemon zest. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the butter and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.

In another bowl, stir together the sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice. 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.

Posted by Erin on July 29, 2009
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11 Responses to “Blueberry Crumb Bars”

  1. 1
    Liesl — July 29, 2009 @ 3:29 pm

    I love crumb bars of all kinds! Yours were delicious…and hey sometimes treats work in your favor at work ;o) It's nice to have blueberries in season (and cheaper) isn't it!

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    A_and_N — July 29, 2009 @ 7:29 pm

    I've been eyeing this at Deb's blog for ages now. Will make for sure!

    The pics are fab!

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    Ingrid — July 29, 2009 @ 8:37 pm

    Nice photos I like how you posted the same photo but played with one of them.

    Tomorrow I should have your key lime ice cream posted with a link back to you! MMMMMMM, I am LOVIN it!
    ~ingrid

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    Jennifer — July 30, 2009 @ 5:00 am

    I adore blueberry season too! I wish it was year round! Ok maybe not, then it wouldnt be near as special. The same happens to me at work, people get word I brought goodies and they gone in the blink of an eye. These bars look SOOOOOO good!!!

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    Lone Acorn — July 30, 2009 @ 10:13 pm

    There is something inside each of us. Thats why we get attracted to beautiful looking food. And if it turns out to be delicious, then what do you want more..So no fault of yours !!

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    Indigo — July 31, 2009 @ 5:32 am

    Ooh, I made these when I saw them on Smitten Kitchen too! I can vouch for how insanely good they are; I think I inhaled half the batch myself. The shame!

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    Nazarina A — July 31, 2009 @ 10:07 am

    The visual appeal of these bars are extremely lifelike YUM!

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    Cate — July 31, 2009 @ 8:22 pm

    If only they had blueberries here!

    I want to make just about everything on Smitten Kitchen!

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    Colleen — August 3, 2009 @ 4:58 pm

    YUM – I made these last year and this reminds me I need to make them again!

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    madebymel — August 5, 2009 @ 8:10 am

    These are so good! I must have made them about 6 times last year. I just made them again last night for DH to take to work today!

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