LIME CORNMEAL BARS WITH BLUEBERRY GLAZE

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The short crust base has a pleasant grittiness thanks to the addition of cornmeal, which loves to be partnered with lime. Serve these in a single layer, even right out of the pan, to preserve the shiny tops.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Blueberry     Lime     Cornmeal     Cookies     Summer     Dessert     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the crust:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup fine cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
For the blueberry glaze:
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13" baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1" overhang on both long sides.
  • Combine cornmeal, powdered sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add 1 cup butter and beat until mixture resembles coarse meal and dough sticks together when you rub it with your fingers. Transfer dough to prepared pan and press into bottom and 1/2" up sides with your knuckles. Bake crust until golden, 18-20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  • While crust is baking, whisk granulated sugar, lime zest, and remaining 3 Tbsp. flour in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and yolk and whisk until smooth. Whisk in lime juice and pour mixture onto hot crust (it's easiest to do this with pan on oven rack) and bake until topping is set, 25-30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool.
  • Make the blueberry glaze:
  • Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and 3 Tbsp. water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blueberries have burst and sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Purée blueberry mixture in a blender until smooth and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Let glaze cool.
  • Pour blueberry glaze over lime filling and spread to form an even, thin layer. Let cool completely, then chill until ready to serve. Lift bar out of pan using parchment overhang and cut into 24 squares.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 3 days.

Sagar Puri
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These bars are a great way to use up fresh blueberries.


Trippie Joe
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


princess emezue
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I made these bars for my friends and they raved about them! They said they were the best cornmeal bars they've ever had.


Tari Inengite
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5 stars!


Nadim Hasnat
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These bars are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the blueberry glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Zeeshan Ayaz
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I was a bit hesitant to try these bars because I'm not a huge fan of cornmeal, but I'm so glad I did! The cornmeal flavor is subtle and the blueberry glaze is amazing.


George Fuentes
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always come out perfect.


ami to sei LTD
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Yum!


Amelia Nicholson
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These bars were a breeze to make and turned out delicious! The cornmeal gave them a nice texture and the blueberry glaze was the perfect amount of sweetness.


Margaret Culbert
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My family loved these lime cornmeal bars with blueberry glaze! I made them for a summer potluck and they were a huge hit. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the cornmeal bars perfectly.