Blueberry Pie Bar

This recipe is not a family recipe but reminded me of the Apple Slices recipe. It is a version of pie but in bar form. I happened to have a can a blueberry pie filling, so I gave this recipe a try. One warning is that the bars should be refrigerated and served cold, otherwise, the bars get gooey and fall apart. These bars are delicious and a worthwhile addition to the dessert rotation, especially if you like fruit pies.

When making these bars, you could easily use any type of fruit filing instead of blueberry. Or, you could also use homemade pie filling instead of canned. I also think the recipe could work using preserves. The crust is similar to a shortbread cookie and compliment the fruit well.

Blueberry Pie Bars 

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 egg
• 21 ounces blueberry pis filling
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1-2 Tbsp. milk

Preheat over to 350. Spray a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter one tablespoon at a time and press to form crumbs. Add the egg. Press 2/3 of the dough into the pan. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes. Dollop pie filling and spread evenly. Crumble the remaining dough over the pie filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle glaze over bars. Refrigerate for an hour. Cut and serve. Enjoy!