Description
Deliciously fresh gluten-free lemon blueberry bars bursting with sweet berries and buttery shortbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup (227g) salted butter, room temperature (regular or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ⅓ cup (280g) gluten-free flour 1:1 baking blend
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups (444g) blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray and two pieces of parchment paper crisscrossed.
- In a bowl, beat the sugar and lemon zest on high speed for 1 minute.
- Add the butter and vanilla, and beat together on high for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour and salt, and mix on low until a crumbly dough forms.
- Place ⅔ of the dough into the prepared pan and press down evenly. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch, and gently toss together.
- Spoon the blueberry mixture on top of the shortbread base and spread evenly, leaving excess liquid in the bowl.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberries and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully in the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until combined and smooth.
- Top the cooled bars with a drizzle of lemon glaze and slice into squares. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Recipe can be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or regular.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon blueberry bars, gluten-free dessert, dairy-free dessert