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Lemon Blueberry Bars

Irresistibly Tart Lemon Blueberry Bars You’ll Love

Delight in these Lemon Blueberry Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar enhances sweetness and balances the tartness of the lemon juice.
  • 0.5 cups melted butter adds richness and moisture.
  • 3 large eggs provides structure and stability.
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice gives an irresistible citrus zing.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest intensifies the lemon flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract rounds out the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract or lemon oil adds concentrated lemon flavor.
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour forms the base of the bars.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder helps the bars rise.
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries adds color and natural sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk three large eggs in a mixing bowl until frothy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Combine granulated sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the whisked eggs. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  5. Gently stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in fresh blueberries carefully to avoid breaking them.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Prepare the blueberry glaze by cooking blueberries and sugar in a saucepan until the blueberries burst.
  10. Pour the warm blueberry glaze over the warm bars and spread evenly.
  11. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh blueberries and let the bars cool completely before cutting.

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