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Delicious Huckleberry Lemon Bars with Buttery Shortbread Crust

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Bright and fresh huckleberry lemon bars with a tender, flaky shortbread crust. Perfectly balanced tart and sweet flavors make these bars a delightful summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen huckleberries
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper with overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan.
  5. Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth and pale.
  7. Add 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and zest of 2 lemons. Stir in 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully incorporated.
  8. Gently fold in 2 cups huckleberries (thawed and drained if frozen).
  9. Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center and edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool bars completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours to fully set.
  12. Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 12-16 squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade clean between cuts.

Notes

If crust puffs or bubbles during baking, prick with a fork before baking. Use room-temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Do not overbeat filling after adding flour. Chill bars before slicing for clean cuts. Frozen huckleberries should be thawed and drained to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free crust, substitute almond flour. For vegan version, use vegan butter and flax egg.

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Keywords: huckleberry lemon bars, shortbread crust, summer dessert, berry bars, homemade dessert, easy lemon bars, fruit bars

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