Lemon Blueberry Bars
These Lemon Blueberry Bars give traditional lemon bars an upgrade by adding plump, juicy blueberries. They’re the perfect treat for a picnic or backyard barbecue!
Servings: 12
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Filling
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- For the crust, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Transfer to the baking dish and press firmly to form the crust, including 1-inch up the sides.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- For the filling, whisk together all ingredients, except for the blueberries, until well combined. Gently fold in the berries and pour batter into the baking dish with the cooked and cooled crust and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for 15-18-minutes or until set.
- Cool to room temperature, and then chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
- Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg