Blueberry Crumble Bars

Name: Blueberry Crumble Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1 jar (12 ounces) blueberry preserves; 1/3 cup fresh blueberries; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Fast and flavorful, blueberry crumble bars combine sweet blueberries with a delightfully tasty oat topping and crust that comes together in a flash.

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 jar (12 ounces) blueberry preserves
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats and butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine preserves, blueberries and lemon juice. Spread over crust. Stir pecans and cinnamon into remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle over top.
Bake until lightly browned, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 429 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Think of this as a blueberry crisp turned into a hand-held treat. Oats and fresh blueberries combine for a sweet, uncomplicated dish. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

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