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Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

19.6.14 By Annie N 35 Comments

Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

In my opinion, you just can’t beat a bit of shortbread. I mean, it’s so simple, but 100% satisfying.

So, I decided to make you all a jazzed up version ๐Ÿ™‚

Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

The base is my go-to shortbread recipe, with just a little more sugar and the zest of 1 lemon. Since I think shortbread is so awesome, I made the base layer pretty thick.

This is also because the blueberry jam has quite a strong flavour, so I wanted to make sure the lemon and shortbread weren’t lost with the other flavours.

Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

Then I slathered 3/4 cup of tart blueberry jam all over the shortbread and finished it off with a crumbly mix of oats, sugar, flour and butter. Bake it all up and you have these gorgeous bars.

I mean, what could be better?

Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

Look at those pretty layers! You can see the odd fleck of lemon zest in the shortbread and then the oozing blueberry jam just looks delicious. The crumbly topping adds another dimension too; with sweet, caramel-ly flavours… ahhhhh bliss! ๐Ÿ™‚

Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

Even though this recipe has 3 layers, it’s ultra simple to put together, you can literally throw it together in 15 minutes (if that!) and it doesn’t have to look perfect!

You need this in your life! Jazzed up shortbread, which takes next to no time? This is sure to become a firm favourite!!

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Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars

Crisp lemon shortbread, topped with tart blueberry jam and an oaty crumble, then baked up to perfection! So many textures and flavours in one bite, these are bound to become an instant favourite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the shortbread:
  • 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, at room temp
  • 1 3/4 cups plain flour
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the filling:
  • 3/4 cup blueberry jam, warmed in the microwave for 10-15 seconds
  • For the crumble:
  • 1/2 stick (56g) unsalted butter, at room temp
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup oats, not quick cook

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease and line an 8x8 inch square pan.
  2. Place the butter, flours, icing sugar, lemon zest and salt into a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer.
  3. Mix on med-high for 2-3 minutes until you have a crumbly mix, with no large lumps of butter. This dough will not come together like a normal dough, that's fine!
  4. Tip the shortbread into your greased pan. Spread and level with a spatula/the back of a wooden spoon.
  5. In a separate, medium sized bowl, place the 1/2 stick of butter, flour, sugar and oats.
  6. Mix together with your fingers, until the mix resemble bread crumbs. Some larger lumps are fine. Leave to one side.
  7. Place the blueberry jam into a small heatproof bowl and heat for 10-15 seconds. This just makes it easier to spread.
  8. Pour over the shortbread and spread until level. Leave a small 1/2 inch gap around the edges.
  9. Sprinkle the jam layer with the crumble mix, it's fine if there are a few gaps.
  10. Place in the oven for 35-40 mins until the top is lightly browned, the jam is bubbling and an inserted skewer into the middle comes out piping hot.
  11. Leave to cool completely in the pan.
  12. Once cooled, slice into 9-12 bars. Bars will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature for 3 days.

Recipe Notes

Recipe by Annie of Annie's Noms

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Filed Under: Bars, Biscuits, Recipes, Shortbread Tagged With: blueberry, crumble, easy, lemon, quick, shortbread, summer

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Comments

  1. anglemoine says

    19.6.14 at 3:11 pm

    oh annie, these look incredible!!! i absolutely love shortbread and that crumble, yum! pinned!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:22 am

      Thanks so much for pinning!

      Reply
  2. Leslie says

    19.6.14 at 3:21 pm

    These look amazing. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:34 am

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. [email protected] In Pyjamas says

    21.6.14 at 6:41 pm

    I love jam and I love the look of these bars, yum!I co-host Sweet and Savoury Sunday and would love for you to stop by and share this and other recipes with us. Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:25 am

      Thanks a lot! I’ll be sure to link up this weekend!

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    21.6.14 at 7:03 pm

    These bars look amazing Annie! Love the blueberry and lemon combo and that crumble topping is just calling my name!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:25 am

      Thanks so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. dishofdailylife says

    21.6.14 at 7:14 pm

    Yum! These bars look fabulous!! I love crumbles…this is definitely a dessert I know I would like! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:26 am

      Thank you! I love crumbles too, I should use them more often, they don’t have to look perfect, but they taste like a dream!

      Reply
  6. Dalila G. says

    22.6.14 at 4:25 pm

    Who doesn’t LOVE shortbread?!!
    And with your combo idea….lemon and blueberries added to the mix, oh boy!
    I happen to LOVE anything with lemon in it, my all time favorite dessert is a lemon cupcake.
    So, needless to say, you had me at lemon in this recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚
    I happen to like the easy-peasy way of making these crumble bars, another plus for me.
    Thanks for sharing your “jazzed-up” recipe, also, great pics Annie!
    Pinned!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:34 am

      Thanks so much! I love a lemon cupcake too, lemon is just so refreshing and delicious!

      Reply
  7. foodyschmoody says

    23.6.14 at 12:27 pm

    Thanks so much for linking these w/ us at The Wednesday Roundup. They look so wonderful. I’ve recently made a chocolate shortbread, so I’m on a bit of a shortbread kick, can’t wait to try these. Be sure to come back to The Wednesday Roundup this week because these are going to be FEATURED ๐Ÿ™‚ Congrats.

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:28 am

      You’re welcome! ๐Ÿ™‚ I should make shortbread more often, I just realised I haven’t made chocolate shortbread, really need to change that ASAP!

      Reply
  8. Astrid says

    23.6.14 at 4:55 pm

    Lemon and blueberry sound like an interesting combo. Tbh I’m still not sure what shortbread is, since I am not an English native and not a good cook either.

    Reply
  9. amber.m says

    23.6.14 at 9:01 pm

    Oh my goodness, DROOLING! I am drooling! Pinning for later ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    23.6.14 at 10:43 pm

    Your Blueberry and Lemon Shortbread Crumble Bars look fabulous! Your place at our table is very special and thanks so much for sharing your wonderful food with all of us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. Mary says

    24.6.14 at 1:29 am

    How delicious! this is the best of some many worlds – blueberries, lemon, shortbread and crumble – perfection!!

    Reply
  12. Winnie says

    24.6.14 at 4:51 pm

    FANTASTIC looking bars!
    It’s not easy to get here blueberry but I must. I’d loooooooove to try your recipe
    Pinning

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:35 am

      Thank you so much ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. anglemoine says

    25.6.14 at 1:19 pm

    Congrats on being featured on The Wednesday Roundup, I pinned your post to our Link Up Party Pinterest board! Hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
    • Annie Standing says

      27.6.14 at 10:29 am

      Thanks so much for the feature and the pin!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Stacy says

    4.11.16 at 10:21 pm

    Oh yum! These look so good!

    Reply

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