Description
Make these simple, fresh lemon blueberry bars using a gluten-free flour blend for a satisfying, fruity dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup (227g) salted butter, room temperature (regular or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/3 cup (280g) gluten-free flour 1:1 baking blend
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups (444g) blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray and two pieces of parchment paper placed in a crisscross pattern.
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat the 3/4 cup sugar and lemon zest on high speed for 1 minute.
- Add the butter and vanilla. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the gluten-free flour and salt. Mix on low speed until a crumbly dough forms.
- Place 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan and press it down evenly. Set the pan aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Gently toss the mixture.
- Spoon the blueberry mixture over the shortbread base, spreading it evenly. Leave any excess liquid in the bowl.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberries. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled bars and slice them into squares.
Notes
- Store leftover lemon blueberry bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 35
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