Blueberry Crumb Bars (Cake Mix)

By MarieR

Think of this as a blueberry crisp turned into a hand-held treat. Oats and fresh blueberries are combined for a sweet, no-fuss dish.

Ingredients

• Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 jar (12 ounces) blueberry preserves
• 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oats and butter until crumbly.
Press 3 cups into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at
350° for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the preserves, blueberries and
lemon juice. Spread over crust. Stir pecans and cinnamon into
remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle over top.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack
before cutting into bars. Yield: 1 dozen.