Easy Blueberry Pie Bars

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 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!

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.

• 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.

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2. Add eggs, almond and vanilla extract.

3. Gradually mix in the flour until well incorporated.

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

5. Scoop pie filling over batter in pan.

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6. Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over the fruit.

7. Bake.

8. Sprinkle with sugar.

Serve and enjoy!

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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.

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.

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.

More Blueberry Recipes

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