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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Blueberry Pie Bars

    Published: Sep 5, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    Blueberry Pie Bars are delicious, pretty and so easy to make. There's a fun back story to this yummy dessert that is made with pie filling and a simple pastry dough. The recipe goes back to my grandma who used to make this simple treat but with different pie fillings each time. We never knew if we would get cherry, peach, or blueberry pie squares.

    Sometimes my grandma would let us choose the fruit filling, so we started calling it pick a pie filling squares. Blueberry was my favorite! I have slightly adapted her recipe to make these easy Blueberry Pie Bars.

    Blueberry Pie Bars are delicious, pretty and so easy to make. A tender shortbread crust does double duty as the topping in this blueberry pie bars recipe.

    Blueberry Pie Bars might be my favorite, but what I love most about this recipe is how you can use whichever pie filling you fancy. 

    This slab pie is perfect for any occasion and so easy to put together in a hurry if need be! I always have these ingredients around so in a pinch, I can have this wonderful dessert ready in no time!

    These pie filling bars have a shortbread crust that pairs nicely with sweet canned pie filling. A slab pie is so much easier to assemble than a traditional fruit pie. I'd make a slab pie over a traditional pie any day of the week.

    These blueberry pie bars are just as flaky, fruity, and juicy as a slice of pie.

    The dough does double duty as the crust and the topping for these sweet blueberry pie bars.

    If you like simple fruity desserts like this, take a look at this Caramel Peach Upside Down Cake and easy Puff Pastry Apple Tart.

    Blueberry Pie Bars made with pie filling are the perfect easy-to-make sweet ending for two of my favorite weeknight easy recipes BBQ meatloaf and margarita grilled chicken.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • No rolling pin required! The dough is easy to spread into the pan.
    • Very few ingredients are required.
    • No worries if you have leftovers. I think it tastes even better the second day!
    • These pie bars are easy to customize. Just pick your favorite pie filling!
    Close up shot of blueberry pie bar topped with whipped cream, a few fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint. A glass of milk and a blue cloth napkin are in the background.

    Ingredients In Blueberry Pie Bars

    Only a handful of ingredients are needed to make this dessert, and you probably already have most in your kitchen.

    Ingredients to make blueberry pie bars.
    • butter
    • sugar
    • eggs
    • flour
    • almond extract
    • vanilla
    • blueberry pie filling (or whichever pie filling you like)
    • icing or powdered sugar for dusting, if desired

    How To Make Blueberry Pie Bars

    Here are the step-by-step photos and instructions for making these easy blueberry pie filling bars. For the complete instructions, check the recipe card further down on the page.

    1. Cream butter and sugar together until very light and fluffy.

    • Cream butter and sugar together until very light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs, almond and vanilla extract.

    2. Add eggs, almond and vanilla extract.

    3. Gradually mix in the flour until well incorporated.

    • Mixing wet ingredients together in a large bowl.
    • Adding flour to wet ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Ingredients for dough are well mixed.
    • Spreading dough into bottom of a rectangle baking dish lined with parchment paper.

    4. Spread ¾ of the batter in the bottom of your prepared pan.

    5. Scoop pie filling over batter in pan.

    • Spreading blueberry pie filling over dough.
    • Dropping remaining dough by spoonful over the blueberry pie filling.

    6. Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over the fruit.

    7. Bake.

    8. Sprinkle with sugar.

    Sprinkling powdered sugar over finished blueberry pie.

    Serve and enjoy!

    • Looking down on baked blueberry pie slab dusted with powdered sugar.

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this blueberry pie bars recipe.

    • Almond Extract: If you don't have Almond Extract, you can replace with additional Vanilla Extract.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this blueberry pie bars recipe? Here are some ideas to change things up.

    • Pie Filling: If blueberry isn't your jam, simply use a different pie filling such as peach or cherry.
    • Glaze: Instead of dusting with powdered sugar, you can make a simple glaze from milk and powdered sugar to drizzle over the top of the pie bars.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze.

    A beautiful serving of blueberry slab pie with a dollop of whipped cream, blueberries and a sprig of mint.

    Equipment

    All you need are a handful of basic kitchen tools to make pie bars.

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Mixer or Stand Mixer
    • 9x13 Baking Dish
    • Parchment Paper
    • Large Spoon or Spatula

    Storage

    • Refrigerator: Cover Pie Bars with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
    • Freezer: Wrap well in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to two months.
    • Reheat: If frozen, allow to thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven on 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
    Close in shot of blueberry dessert on a white plate and blue and white tablecloth.  A fork is dipped into the pie.

    Tips

    • Be careful not to overmix the dough. Mix just until ingredients are combined. Otherwise, it can result in more of a cookie dough-like consistency.
    • Pie fillings vary somewhat by brand. If you find your pie filling has a lot of liquid, you may want to drain some of it off.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about making blueberry pie bars? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.

    Can I make pie bars with fresh blueberries?

    Yes, instead of blueberry pie filling you can combine 12 ounces of fresh blueberries, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and the juice of ½ lemon in a saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring, for about 8 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.

    Blueberry Pie Filling Bars are delicious, pretty and so easy to make. A tender shortbread crust does double duty as the topping in this blueberry pie bars recipe.

    More Blueberry Recipes

    If you specifically want more blueberry dessert recipes, try Blueberry Lemon Cookies and Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Muffins.

    Blueberry Pie Bars

    Blueberry Pie Filling Bars are delicious, pretty and so easy to make. A tender shortbread crust does double duty as the topping in this blueberry pie bars recipe.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 420 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Hand mixer
    • 1 9x13 baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter softened, 2 sticks
    • 2 cup sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour -
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
    • 1 can (21 oz) pie filling, any fruit
    • powdered sugar for dusting if desired

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Cream butter and sugar together until very light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs, almond and vanilla extract.
    • Mix until incorporated.
    • Gradually mix in the flour.
    • Until blended.
    • Spread ¾ of the batter in the bottom of your prepared pan.
    • Scoop pie filling over batter in pan.
    • Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over the fruit. Bake for 45 min.
    • Sprinkle with sugar.
    • Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
    • Enjoy every bite with whipped cream or ice cream.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Be careful not to overmix the dough. Mix just until ingredients are combined. Otherwise, it can result in more of a cookie dough-like consistency.
    • Pie fillings vary somewhat by brand. If you find your pie filling has a lot of liquid, you may want to drain some of it off.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword blueberry, blueberry pie bars, pie bars, pie filling bars, slab pie
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    1. Palinek

      September 08, 2022 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      Made this on the weekend and we loved it. Thank you for an easy recipe KD

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        September 08, 2022 at 9:24 pm

        As always you’re most welcome. Remember you can use any fruit pie filling. All the best. Karin

    2. Lee

      October 19, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      We used this recipe with cherries and it turned out really good. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        October 19, 2016 at 4:09 pm

        This recipe works with every fruit pie filling! Glad you liked it! All the best. Karin

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