Desserts
Blueberry Crumble Bars
Makes 12 servings
Blueberry Crumble Bars
Makes 12 servings
When you cannot decide between a cookie or a crumble, this dessert satisfies both cravings .
Nutritional information per bar:Calories 282 (41% from fat)
carb. 39g
pro. 3g
fat 13g
sat. fat 8g
chol. 35g sod. 143mg
calc. 4mg
fiber 2g
carb. 39g
pro. 3g
fat 13g
sat. fat 8g
chol. 35g sod. 143mg
calc. 4mg
fiber 2g
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking sprayCrust:8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened and room temperature¼ cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons granulated sugar1¼ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon kosher salt Pinch ground cinnamonFilling:¼ cup granulated sugar¼ cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons tapioca starch¼ teaspoon kosher salt Pinch ground cinnamon Pinch ground ginger¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract4 cups fresh blueberriesTopping:¾ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour½ cup rolled oats (not quick cooking)½ cup packed light brown sugar¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon kosher salt6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubedPreparation
- 1 . Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; reserve .
- 2 . Put the butter and sugars into the work bowl of a Cuisinart® food processor fitted with the chopping blade . Process until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed . Add the remaining crust ingredients and pulse until combined .
- 3 . Transfer the crust mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly to pack into the bottom of the pan . Chill in refrigerator until firm .
- 4 . While the crust is chilling, prepare the filling . Put the sugars, starch, salt, and spices in a small mixing bowl; whisk to combine . Add the vanilla and blueberries and stir until blueberries are well coated . Using a large fork, or a potato masher, mash the blueberries until about half have burst open; reserve .
- 5 . Put all of the topping ingredients, except for the butter, in a medium mixing bowl . Whisk to combine . Add the butter and, using your fingers, combine until large crumbs form . (Alternatively, this topping can be made using a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted with the chopping blade . Put all dry ingredients in the work bowl fitted with the chopping blade . Pulse to combine . Add the butter and pulse until large clumps have formed .)
- 6 . Once the crust has sufficiently chilled, preheat the Cuisinart® AirFryer Oven by selecting Bake with the temperature set to 350°F for 8 minutes with the rack in Position 1 . When the oven is preheated, bake until crust is firm and golden at the edges . Remove and spread filling on top of the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbling at the edges . Cover evenly with the crumb topping and return to the oven for a final 15 minutes . The bars are done when the topping is evenly browned .
- 7 . Remove from the AirFryer and allow to cool completely prior to cutting and serving .
