Blueberry Crumb Bars

By CandyH

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening (I used butter)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
• 4 cups fresh blueberries (can use frozen, unthawed)*
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• love wild, Maine frozen blueberries

Details

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

2.In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, and baking powder. Mix in salt and cinnamon, if desired. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.

3.In another bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blueberries. Sprinkle the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the berry layer.

4.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is slightly brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares. (If using frozen blueberries you will need to cook this 10 to 15 minutes longer)