Blueberry Pie Cookie Bars

These streusel-toppedBlueberry Pie Barshave a dense crust and a gooey, blueberry-packed filling. They’re a perfect dessert (or breakfast) any day.

Do you have any foods that you’d eat any hour of any day, every day in a row until eternity?If you know what I’m talking about, raise your hand real high. These Blueberry Pie Bars are somewhere near the top of my forever favorites.

First of all, this pie crust is one of the easiest out there to make, and it’s not finicky or fussy like some renditions I’ve encountered. And the filling of the bars takes a mixture of fresh (or frozen) blueberries and blueberry preserves. Once the warmer months hit, I am practically the blueberry queen(blueberry cheesecake,blueberry muffins,blueberry cobbler…) so this combo is everything dreamy to me. Give them a go next time you’re in charge of dessert at a cookout with friends or want to switch up your regular breakfast routine. Hey, they have fruit in them!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect for Blueberry Lovers:They’re packed with juicy blueberries in every bite, offering a burst of sweet and tangy flavor that’s reminiscent of classic blueberry pie.
• Portable and Convenient:These bars are a portable version of blueberry pie, making them perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a snack.
• Make-Ahead Option:Thesebars can be made in advanceand stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for longer storage so you can enjoy a taste of summer blueberries year-round.

Ingredients

• Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
• Blueberry Preserves or Jam
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• All-Purpose Flour
• Sugar
• Salt
• Butter
• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
• Brown Sugar

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Popular Substitutions and Variations

• Can you use a different fruit than blueberries?Yes!We’re big blueberry people over here, but if you’re not so much a fan, you could use raspberries with raspberry preserves, peeled and chopped apples with apple butter or sauce, or any other fruit-plus-preserves combination your heart and taste buds desire.

How to Make Blueberry Pie Bars

Step #1.Preheat your oven then line a 9×13 pan with foil so that hangs over the edge. Butter the foil.

Step #3.Mix 16 tablespoons of butter, flour, salt, and sugar with a mixer or food processor until it is a uniform color and texture. Remove 1 1/4 cups to save for the topping then press the rest into the 9×13 pan with a cup. Bake it for about 15 minutes until the edges turn golden.

Step #5.Bake 24 minutes or until the filling it bubbly and the topping is deep golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Step #2.Combine the blueberries, preserves, and lemon juice in a small bowl, mashing the blueberries so that only a bit of whole fruit is left. Set aside.

Step #4.Top the crust with the blueberry mixture. Add the oats, brown sugar, and remaining butter to the reserved flour mixture. Stir to combine then pinch the dough and drop the pinches evenly over the top of the blueberries. Once evenly covered, sprinkle the rest of the flour mixture over the top.

Step #6.Remove the cooled bars from the pan by the foil and cut into squares. Save any leftovers in an airtight container.

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• Even though it’s tempting,make sure the bars are completely cool before cutting.They will fall apart if they’re still warm.
• If you really love that lemon flavor with your blueberries,grate a little of the lemon zest into the filling mixture. It will give it a little more lemony kick than the juice alone.
• If you’re really in a hurry for your bars to cool, you can always place them in the refrigerator for a couple of hour.

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This post was originally published in 2012 and has been updated and rephotographed in May 2019.