The Cove’s Blueberry Crumb Bars

By   •   August 20, 2024

Guests at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove have enjoyed these bars for years.

Make a pan for yourself and to share with family and friends. Enjoy as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast if you have a sweet tooth.

Blueberry Crumb Bars

Ingredients:

Blueberry Crumble

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon
8 oz unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg

Blueberry Filling

4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
4 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, light brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl.

Cut in butter in small amounts until mixture forms into small crumbs. Stir in vanilla extract and egg. Press HALF of crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9”x13” pan.

Toss all filling ingredients together in a separate bowl and spread over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over top of blueberry filling.

Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Makes approximately 20 squares.