Blueberry Crumble Shortbread Bars
Delight in these buttery shortbread bars layered with a vibrant blueberry filling, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1 cup unsalted cold butter 2 sticks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Blueberry Filling
- 1½ cups blueberries reserve ½ cup for folding in
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 unit lemon juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cube the butter, combine with sugar, flour, and salt in a food processor until dough forms.
- Cook 1 cup of blueberries with ½ cup sugar and lemon juice until boiling, then add vanilla.
- Puree the blueberry mixture, fold in reserved blueberries, and set aside.
- Press half of the shortbread dough into an 8x8 inch pan as the base.
- Spread blueberry filling over the base, then crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden, cool before slicing.
Notes
Chill the bars before cutting for cleaner slices.