Fresh Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Thick, jammy blueberry filling surrounded by buttery oat crumble. A marvelous treat for potlucks, picnics, book clubs, afternoon tea, brunch buffets and more.

Recipe source: Chilean Fresh Fruit Association

Recipe - BLOOMINGTON

Fresh Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Servings16

Cook Time35 Minutes

Ingredients

FOR THE BERRY FILLING: 3 cups fresh blueberries

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

FOR THE CRUST AND CRUMBLE TOPPING: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

1-½ teaspoon grated orange zest

¼ teaspoons baking soda

¼ teaspoons salt

1 stick butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan stir together all filling ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat stirring often to reduce until mixture is thick and the berries breakdown, about 15 minutes. While filling cooks make the crust.
For crust and crumble, mix together the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add melted butter to blend well. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping. Transfer remaining mixture to baking pan.
Press firmly in bottom to form a crust. Spoon filling in an even layer. Sprinkle with remaining topping.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Makes approximately 16 (2x2 inch) bars.

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FOR THE BERRY FILLING: 3 cups fresh blueberries

Driscoll's Blueberries, 1 Pint

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½ cup sugar

C&H Pure Cane Granulated White Sugar, 10 Pound

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2 tablespoons orange juice

Heirloom Navel Oranges, 0.63 Pound

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1 tablespoon cornstarch

Clabber Girl Corn Starch, 12 Ounce

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FOR THE CRUST AND CRUMBLE TOPPING: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Our Family Old Fashioned Oats, 18 Ounce

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$4.39$0.24/oz

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

Crystal Light Brown Sugar, 2 Pound

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1-½ teaspoon grated orange zest

Heirloom Navel Oranges, 0.63 Pound

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¼ teaspoons baking soda

Our Family Baking Soda, 16 Ounce

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$1.19$0.07/oz

¼ teaspoons salt

Morton Fine Sea Salt, 17.6 Ounce

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1 stick butter, melted

Kerrygold Unsalted Pure Irish Butter Sticks, 8 Ounce

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan stir together all filling ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat stirring often to reduce until mixture is thick and the berries breakdown, about 15 minutes. While filling cooks make the crust.
For crust and crumble, mix together the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add melted butter to blend well. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping. Transfer remaining mixture to baking pan.
Press firmly in bottom to form a crust. Spoon filling in an even layer. Sprinkle with remaining topping.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Makes approximately 16 (2x2 inch) bars.