Learn How to Make Blueberry Pie Bars | Fresh Blueberry Bars Recipe | CA GROWN

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while keeping moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and moisture, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

blueberries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen blueberries

Mixed berries offer variety; frozen options are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking oil.

In a large bowl, measure 1.5 cups of flour, 0.75 cups of sugar, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 12 tablespoons (or 1.5 sticks) of cold butter.

Use the paddle of a stand mixer to combine everything until the mixture is crumbly and all the butter is in very small pieces coated in the flour.

Set aside 1 cup of the mixture, then pour the rest into the prepared baking dish and press it down with a measuring cup or small bowl to make an even layer.

Bake the crust for about 12 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.

While the crust bakes, combine 1 cup of sugar with 0.33 cups of flour in a bowl.

Whisk in 2 eggs, then add 0.5 cups of sour cream and keep mixing until smooth.

Gently fold in 3 cups of fresh California blueberries and toss to coat them in the batter.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest for flavor.

Pour the blueberry mixture over the prepared crust, then top with the reserved crumble.

Return to the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through, golden on top, and bubbling from the berries.

Let cool for 1 hour before serving.

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