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Blueberry Crisp Bars

Michele Pesula Kuegler
Double the crisp topping + no need for a fork = YUM!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tb. cornstarch
  • 2-1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 Tb. lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 10 Tb. cold butter cubed
  • 1-1/4 cups old fashioned oats

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Place the blueberries in a medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle the sugar and cornstarch over the blueberries; toss to coat.
  • Add lemon juice and stir to combine; set aside.
  • Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add cubed butter. Use a pastry blender or two forks, and cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles small peas.
  • Add oatmeal, stir well to combine.
  • Press approximately 1-3/4 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spread the blueberries on top of the crust.
  • Sprinkle remaining crust mixture evenly on top of the blueberries and press lightly.
  • Bake for 45 minutes uncovered.
  • Cover with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until a knife in the center shows only blueberry juice and no raw dough.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack.
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