Blueberry Dessert Squares Recipe

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"This easy dessert will satisfy your taste buds," promises Lori Halme of Battle Ground, Washington. The recipe makes a smaller pan, but you will still have enough flavorful fruit bars to share...or to enjoy the next day. TIP: "These square taste best served warm and topped with ice cream," Lori recommends.

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Blueberry Dessert Squares Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

10 45 55

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until brown around the edges.
Combine the blueberries and sugar; sprinkle over crust. Top with remaining oat mixture; press down gently. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 9 servings.

Editor's Note: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 319 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 142 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Blueberry Dessert Squares in Quick Cooking July/August 2005, p27