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Homemade Blueberry Zucchini Bars Recipe

Homemade Blueberry Zucchini Bars Recipe
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These homemade blueberry zucchini bars are a delightful blend of tender zucchini, fresh blueberries, and a crumbly oat crust. They offer a moist, flavorful, and slightly tangy treat perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, combining the natural sweetness of fruit with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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Zucchini Filling

  • 4 cups zucchini, peeled and cubed
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup white sugar

Fruit Mixture

  • 3 cups blueberries

Crumb Mixture

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Cook the Zucchini Filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper. In a saucepan over low heat, cook the peeled and cubed zucchini with the freshly squeezed lemon juice for 15 to 20 minutes until the zucchini is tender. Stir in the white sugar, mix well, and remove from heat.
  2. Combine Blueberries with the Filling: Add the 3 cups of blueberries to the hot zucchini mixture and gently stir until well combined. Let the filling cool slightly to make it easier to spread later.
  3. Make the Crumb Mixture: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, quick oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix briefly to incorporate. On low speed, add the butter chunks and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup of this crumb mixture and stir it into the cooled blueberry and zucchini filling.
  4. Assemble the Bars: Press about two-thirds of the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan as the crust. Spread the blueberry and zucchini filling (with the incorporated crumb mixture) evenly over the crust. Crumble the rest of the crumb mixture over the top and lightly press it into clumps for a crunchy topping.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the assembled bars in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. For cleaner slices, refrigerate the bars for about an hour before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Peeling the zucchini helps reduce excess moisture and keeps bars from becoming soggy.
  • Letting the filling cool slightly before assembling helps with spreading and prevents the crust from melting into the filling.
  • Refrigerating the bars before slicing results in cleaner, neater pieces.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb mixture.

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