Blueberry Crumb Bars

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From bon appetit. you can substitute a 12 ounce package of frozen blueberries for the fresh--don't thaw.

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Steps

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To make the crust: preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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Butter bottom of a 13x9x2 inch metal baking pan.

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Whisk 2 cups flour , oats , sugar , salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.

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Add 1 cup butter , rub with finger.

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Transfer 2 cups to a medium bowl.

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Mix in almonds and reserve for topping.

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Press remaining crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of prepared pan.

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Bake crust until golden and just firm to touch , about 22 minutes.

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Cool 10 minutes.

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To make the filling: mix blueberries , preserves , 1 tablespoon flour and lemon peel in a medium bowl.

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Spread evenly over crust in pan , then sprinkle reserved topping over.

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Bake bars until filling bubbles thickly at edges and topping is golden brown , about 40 minutes.

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Cool in pan on rack.

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Cut lengthwise into 4 strips , then cut each strip into 6 pieces , forming 24 bars.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, sliced almonds, fresh blueberries, blueberry preserves, lemon peel