Description
Delightful bars blending zesty lemon and juicy blueberries, perfect for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup (227g) salted butter, at room temperature (regular or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ⅓ cups (280g) gluten-free flour 1:1 baking blend
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups (444g) blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for the blueberry filling)
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray, and place two pieces of parchment paper in a crisscross pattern.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar and lemon zest on high speed for 1 minute.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract, and beat on high for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the gluten-free flour and salt, mixing on low until a crumbly dough forms.
- Take ⅔ of the dough and press it evenly into the prepared pan. Set the remaining dough aside.
- In a separate bowl, gently toss the blueberries, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until combined.
- Spread the blueberry mixture on top of the shortbread base, ensuring to leave any excess liquid in the bowl.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberries and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle this glaze over the cooled bars before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg