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    Home » Desserts » Almond Blueberry Bars

    Jul 28, 2008 · Modified: Feb 21, 2019 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 4 Comments

    Almond Blueberry Bars

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    These crumbly Almond Blueberry Bars are incredibly easy to make and packed with summery blueberry flavor. They make the perfect dessert, snack... Or even breakfast!

    (This recipe for Almond Blueberry Bars was originally posted in July 2008, but was updated with new photos in 2019).

    Head-on view of stack of three almond blueberry bars on marble surface with recipe title at topThis is one of those recipes where halfway through I almost just threw it all away. You know when you're baking something and you just think, "This is SO not going to come out well"?? Not to mention I was in a big rush to finish packing for my family reunion in upstate NY and I had just finished making a loaf of cinnamon bread.

    But I'm glad I didn't throw it away because these bars actually came out perfectly. I, however, think I ate the whole batch myself. Trying to make a semi-healthy cookie/bar for your family reunion where there will be brownies, cookies, and other forms of chocolate delicious-ness is a pretty stupid idea. Let's see, almond jam cookies or mint chocolate brownies?? Hmm, tough choice. But now I wish I sold them harder because seriously, these almond blueberry bars are such a delicious treat!

    ALMOND BLUEBERRY BARS RECIPE

    While I've always loved blueberries, I've recently become obsessed with them and will eat anything and everything involving them. So when this original recipe told me to choose whatever kind of jam I wanted, I automatically bought a nice big jar of blueberry jam from Trader Joe's (um, it is amazing and I've been eating it on my toast ever since). But if blueberry isn't quite your thing, you can use any flavor jam you want. 

    This recipe is super easy and will come together very quickly. You just need to make a dough by mixing flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Then you'll cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk. And slowly mix in the flour mixture into the sugary buttery goodness mixture. Add the sliced almonds in too.

    This is where I was getting a little nervous because the dough seemed super dry and crumbly.

    Collage showing process for making almond blueberry bar dough, including butter and sugar creamed in bowl, dough with almonds mixed in bowl, and dough pressed into the bottom of a pan

    No worries though because this is how it's supposed to be!

    Put your jam in a small bowl and whisk it a little. This should "loosen" it so it will spread better. You could also pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to get the same effect. Again, this jam is so fresh and delicious. It actually has blueberries in it and tastes like a blueberry pie! OK, you get the point. Blueberry jam=heaven.


    Butter an 8x8 dish and press half of the dough onto the bottom of the pan. 
    With a spoon, spread the jam over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch border.

    Overhead view of almond dough pressed into the bottom of the pan with blueberry jam spread over the top

    Then sprinkle the remaining dough over the top and gently press it down. This is where I almost gave up. Because it didn't seem like enough dough was on the top layer and I thought, "No way is this going to cook right." But I figured it couldn't hurt to throw it in the oven while I finished packing for my trip. So I put it in at 350 for about 25 minutes. And when the timer went off, I took it out.

    It looked good, but I figured it would be impossible to cut and would stick to the pan all crazy like. But it sliced right up and the squares came right out. Like magic!

    Overhead view of stack of three almond blueberry bars on a marble surfaceAnd what do you know? These Almond Blueberry Bars were fabulous! Not only did they have the perfect moistness and crumble to them, but the jam gave them a sweet and summery little kick. They are definitely crumbly bars and I highly recommend using a napkin while eating them. But I really loved the crumble!

    Landscape view of three almond blueberry bars stacked on each other with additional bars in the background

    I think these bars are a good little snack and I'm definitely going to make them again soon... All for myself. Do you think they'd work for breakfast, too? They're almost like a more delicious, substantial Nutrigrain Bar.
    However, I'd exercise caution if you decide to make them for a family reunion. Especially if your family is known for being a little chocolate crazy. Then again, it may just mean you get a whole Tupperware of dessert to yourself! If you know me, you know I am extremely chocolate crazy myself, but I still went quite crazy over these little cookie bars.
    Head-on view of stack of three almond blueberry bars on marble surface
    OK fine, I admit it. I totally ate some of these almond blueberry bars for breakfast, too. And guess what? I'm pretty sure they were the best start to the day ever.
     
    *Quick P.S.* During my family reunion I also had Oso Buco for my first time. Made by my fabulous Aunt Judy, I'm so disappointed I didn't take a picture because it was absolutely beautiful. And while there was a time in my life when I wouldn't go near veal (not my fault I was trained by MSPCA camp!), it was so incredibly delicious!

    If you're looking for more blueberry dessert recipes, check out my Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cups or my Blueberry Mojito Doughnuts. I also really want to try these Blueberry Ice Cream Bars from Life Made Sweeter.

    Almond Blueberry Bars -- These crumbly Almond Blueberry Bars are incredibly easy to make and packed with summery blueberry flavor. They make the perfect dessert, snack... Or even breakfast! | wearenotmartha.com

    Almond Blueberry Bars

    These crumbly Almond Blueberry Bars are incredibly easy to make and packed with summery blueberry flavor. They make the perfect dessert, snack... Or even breakfast!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Almonds, Bars, blueberry
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Makes: 16 bars

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp baking powder
    • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • ¾ cup sliced almonds
    • ¾ cup blueberry jam

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter an 8x8 baking dish.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk. 
    • Slowly mix in the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Stir in sliced almonds.
    • Put jam in a small bowl and mix with a fork to loosen it up. Alternatively, you can put the bowl in the microwave for 15 seconds to heat and loosen.
    • Press half of the dough onto the bottom of prepared pan. With a spoon, spread the jam over the dough, leaving a ¼ inch border. Then sprinkle the remaining dough over the top and gently press it down.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden. Let cool in pan before slicing into squares.

    Notes

    • Recipe lightly adapted from Martha Stewart
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    1. Sara says

      July 28, 2008 at 4:47 pm

      i would have chosen these almond bars over brownies! they look SO good. i think i'm going to make them soon!

    2. Sassy Molassy says

      July 29, 2008 at 1:38 pm

      Yum Yum!

    3. toni says

      August 01, 2008 at 1:13 am

      YUMMY!!!!

    4. Gloria says

      August 06, 2008 at 12:46 pm

      Heyy !These are lovely to childs I think! look so good!xxGloria

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