Blueberry Pie Bars
Blueberry Pie Bars are a simple gluten-free dessert with a soft oat flour crust and a sweet blueberry filling.
Ingredients
- 3 cups oat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 cups blueberries
- ¼ cups honey
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the oat flour and salt to a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Stir in the honey and water until the dough comes together.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the blueberries, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the blueberries start to release their juices and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Pour the blueberry filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing. Refrigerate before cutting if you want cleaner slices.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use cold butter for the crust: Cold butter helps the oat flour crust come together with a tender, slightly crumbly texture.
- Cook the blueberry filling first: Heating the blueberries in a saucepan helps the filling thicken before baking, so the bars slice more cleanly.
- Stir the filling often: Blueberries can stick as they cook, so stir often until they release their juices and the mixture starts to thicken.
- Let the bars cool completely: The filling needs time to set after baking. For cleaner slices, chill the bars before cutting.
- Use certified gluten-free oat flour: Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they can be cross-contaminated, so use certified gluten-free oat flour if needed.
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