Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars
Indulge in these Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars, a perfect balance of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries.
Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup sugar for crust
- ½ cup melted butter
Filling
- 2 cups fresh blueberries make sure they are fresh for best flavor
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup sugar for filling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 medium egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, ½ cup of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking dish to form an even layer.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove when golden brown and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries, lemon zest, ¼ cup sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, egg, and salt. Gently fold to combine, being careful not to crush the blueberries.
- Once the crust has cooled a bit, pour the blueberry-lemon mixture over the graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly.
- Allow the pie bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Then, cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
These bars are perfect for family gatherings or cozy winter evenings. Consider topping with whipped cream or powdered sugar for enhanced presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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