I first spotted these super delicious bars over at Tracey’s Culinary Adventures. I was drooling all over my keyboard looking at Tracey’s beautiful pictures and description of them. I knew that these were going on the top of my “must make SOON” list. Then, while shopping at Costco, I picked up a Fine Cooking best of Picnics and Cookouts magazine and there was another yummy looking picture of these babies. Could fates voice be any louder screaming at me to hurry up and get in my kitchen and bake these up? I think not! So, that’s exactly what I did! They came out just as I had hoped. Yummy, rich and ever so slightly addictive. They’re great for breakfast, an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or of course, for dessert. They make a nice big 9 X 13 pan so they’re great to bring to share at a picnic or barbecue. Just remember, they’re only fine at room temp for a couple of hours (Fine Cooking says so) but need to be refrigerated for longer storage.
Source: Fine Cooking
Lemon Blueberry Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg separated
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 1/2 cups (about 13 ounces) blueberries at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 13x9 metal baking pan with foil, leaving a slight overhang on both sides to lift the bars out. Spray the pan/foil with cooking spray.
- Whisk the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Use a pastry blender (or your fingers) to cut the butter into the dry ingredients completely. (In other words, until the pieces of butter aren't visible anymore.) Set aside and reserve 2 cups of these crumbs for the topping. Beat the egg white with a fork until broken up and foamy. Add it to the crumbs and mix to incorporate. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press to form an even layer of crust. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the top starts to look dry.
- Meanwhile, whisk the condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolk together in a medium bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes; the mixture will begin to thicken slightly.
- When the crust has finished baking, transfer the pan to a wire rack and sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the hot crust. Drop spoonfuls of the lemon mixture over the blueberries then spread the lemon mixture gently to distribute it. Work carefully so you don't crush the berries; the lemon layer doesn't have to cover every bit of the crust. Bake until the lemon layer begins to form a shiny skin, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the pan to a wire rack and use your fingers to press the reserved crumb mixture into small clumps and sprinkle them over the lemon layer. Use all of the crumb mixtures to cover the lemon layer completely. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling at the edges and the streusel topping is golden brown.
- Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the bars cool for about an hour, until just warm. Remove them from the pan using the foil overhang and let cool completely on the wire rack. Cut into squares before serving. The bars should be stored in the refrigerator
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Blueberry Cobbler– Old-fashioned Blueberry Cobbler is summertime perfection! Fresh juicy blueberries baked and thickened, just right then topped with buttery cake
These look wonderful! Good for breakfast or dessert. We love anything with blueberries.
with blueberries in full flavor, this sounds like i must make them! thanks for posting, as always i love your blog 🙂
-meg
@ http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com
I made these this last week-end and they are as good as they look. Yum!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
These look so good. I love the lemon filling recipe. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing .
You have some great recipes on your site, and so many to pick from. Richard
It must be a sign! If you've seen it twice, then they must be a hit. I just so happen to have blueberries in the refrig – another sign – just saying….. Debi
So beautiful and full of summer flavors. I've been wanting to make them!
Just an update–The day I saw this I gave this recipe to my co-worker to make for me (LOL!) because she was complaining about having too many blueberries in her fridge. She made them and then brought them in the next day and they were DELICIOUS!! great recipe! 🙂
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Yum!
Karen
A great combination of flavors. And they look so easy to put together.
Blueberries and Cream? I'm in heaven…and I've just read the title of these treats. These look and sound amazing. Perfect for a summer treat!
I was planning on making blueberry coffee cake but you just changed my mind for me. Blueberries and lemons are one of my favorite combinations. Yum.
One of these would be excellent with my coffee. They look fantastic!
oh my goodness, I'm in serious trouble. These bars look so great! I wish i had just a small piece right now!
I can see why you were drooling! These look amazing.
wow love those flavors together!!
Get in my tummy! Wow! These bars look delicious and just beautiful! great job!
Oh this is one of the BEST flavor combos! Blueberry and Lemon = Pure heaven! YUM!
Blueberry and lemon is a flavor combination that I crave constantly! these bars look absolutely amazing!
I love this combination, Your bars look wonderful and your timing is perfect. Blueberries have just begun to reach our farmer's markets :-). I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
These look amazing! The lemon cream part would be my favorite. yum!
I saw these on Tracey's blog too and thought they looked amazing! Yours look fabulous. I love the combination of lemon and blueberry. One of my favorite fruit combos.
i must make these immediately!!
oh, your desserts are always so mouthwatering, this looks incredible. i love the cream filling.
Yum. That looks fabulous!
Aimee
These look so fantastic! I love the idea of a lemon/blueberry combo and wish I had one of these to snack on at the pool 🙂
LOVE the blueberry and lemon combination! Delicious!
These sound wonderful, perfect combo of flavors. I can see why you wanted to try them. They are a must try for me now too:)
Delightful and yummy!
Wonderful!
I would love to eat that lemon cream filling with a spoon! delish bars
Oh Kathleen, these look marvelous. From the streusel to the lemon cream. Definitely a must-make. I saw that issue of Fine Cooking but didn't get it. Guess I better reconsider. I do like that magazine a lot, don't you?
Blueberries and lemon and cream, oh my! And they look gorgeous too!
These sound and look amazing! Blueberry and lemon is such a wonderful combination and that filling looks divine :)!
Yum! I keep seeing this lemon blueberry combination all over the place and it's making me HUNGRY!
Blueberries … streusel … lemon… what's not to love?
I adore the combo of lemon and blueberry.
These look amazing. They combine two of my favorite summer ingredients, blueberries and lemon.
I hope you'll stop by and share this recipe with Sweet Tooth Friday. http://www.alli-n-son.com/2011/07/21/sweet-tooth-friday-blueberry-cheesecake-ice-cream/
Lemon and blueberry one of my favorite combinations adding a little streusel just takes it over the top.
Mimi
Blueberries are one of my favorites so yeah, I'll take three of these.
These look delicious, blueberries are one of my most favorite summertime fruits!
BTW, I have enjoyed exploring your blog. What beautiful pictures you have!
yummy, I saw these at her blog too, don't you just love everything she makes?!
oooh wow -what a perfect summer dessert! I definitely would want seconds of this!
Doesn't this look like perfection on a plate. Delicious moist bars just call my name.
Mmm I love the combination of lemon and blueberries! These look like a perfect dessert for the summer time!
These look delicious! You had me at Lemon Cream filling. YUM