Blueberry Pecan Crumble Bars

A sweet and crunchy dessert originating from the Southern United States, this blueberry pecan crumble bars combines a buttery crust, a tangy blueberry filling, and a crunchy pecan topping for a delightful dessert experience.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add cold butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Step 4: Press the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.

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   Step 6: Stir in blueberries until they are evenly coated with the egg mixture.

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   Step 7: Pour the blueberry mixture over the crust in the baking dish.

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   Step 8: In a separate bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.

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   Step 9: Stir in pecans.

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    Step 10: Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the blueberry filling.

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the crust from becoming too brown, cover the edges with foil during baking. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

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