Blueberry Oat Crumb Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crumble & Base
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1 large egg yolk
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1/4 cup dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
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3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
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1 tablespoon extra dark brown sugar
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Berry Layer
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons starch (cornstarch)
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2 cups blueberries (use fresh or thawed frozen ones)
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2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and let it preheat. Use butter to grease an 8x8 pan that's been lined with foil.
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Combine the oats, sugars, salt, flour, and cinnamon. Stir in egg yolk and melted butter.
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Set aside 1 cup of the mixture to use later. Push the rest firmly down into the pan you prepped.
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Combine blueberries, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Spread it evenly over the crust base.
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Sprinkle a little extra brown sugar into the reserved mix. Then crumble it all over the blueberries.
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Bake until the edges are golden and the topping looks bubbly, about 40-45 minutes. Let it cool completely (at least 3 hours) before slicing.
# Notes:
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Skip quick or instant oats for this recipe
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Frozen blueberries take 10-15 extra minutes
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For easy cutting, wait until it's fully cool