Blueberry Crumble Bars

 

Ingredients:

• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• 1 jar (12 ounces) blueberry preserves
• ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Crust:

   • In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, oats, and melted butter until crumbly. Press 3 cups of this mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

3. Prepare Filling:

   • In a small bowl, combine blueberry preserves, fresh blueberries, and lemon juice. Spread this mixture over the partially cooled crust.

4. Add Topping:

   • Stir the pecans and cinnamon into the remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle this mixture over the blueberry layer.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Allow the bars to cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.