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Three blueberry lemon bars stacked on a white plate.
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5 from 11 votes

Blueberry Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Easy Blueberry Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust have a buttery shortbread crust, using blueberry filling with a hint of lemon and a lemon glaze, they are perfect for a party or potluck.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Cookies Bars and Brownies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bars, depending on size

Ingredients

Bars

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon salt
  • 1 ½ cups cold butter cubed
  • 1 can 21 ounces blueberry pie filling
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • ¾ cup slivered almonds

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 to 5 teaspoons of lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over the sides; lightly grease foil with cooking spray.
  • Pulse flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter cubes, and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup flour mixture. Press the remaining flour mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned. Spread blueberry pie filling over crust in pan. Toss together the reserved flour mixture and almonds. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the filling.
  • Bake until golden brown for about 40 to 45 minutes and filling is bubbly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Lift baked bars from pan, using foil sides as handles.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar and 4 teaspoons lemon juice. Add additional lemon juice, if needed, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over pecan mixture. Cut into bars.
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