Juneberry Crumble Bars
🫐 Juneberry Crumble Bars: Award-Winning, Jammy & Irresistible
Few desserts walk the line between rustic and refined as well as these Juneberry Crumble Bars. With their buttery crust, jewel-toned filling, and golden crumb topping, they’re everything a bar dessert should be — sweet, tangy, soft, and just a little crisp on top.
Did you know? Juneberries (Amelanchier alnifolia, also called saskatoons or serviceberries) are native to North America and offer a flavor that combines blueberry, almond, and a hint of cherry. They’re also one of the most nutrient-dense berries you can grow — packed with fiber, protein, manganese, and iron.
At Dee’s Nutz and Berries, we’ve planted thousands of shrubs, including rows of juneberries that are expected to be ready by 2028 (Watch for our event announcements). These bars will be among the first value-added desserts we offer at events and in our farm store. Visit our event calendar for future tastings and sign up below for updates on seasonal recipes and u-pick days.
Juneberry Crumble Bars
🍽️ Ingredients for Juneberry Crumble Bars
Crust + Crumble (one dough, split):
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- 2½ cups fresh or frozen juneberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: ½ tsp almond extract or zest of one lemon
🥣 Instructions for Juneberry Crumble Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
- Press ⅔ of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- While crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine juneberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until berries begin to break down and mixture thickens.
- Spread the filling over the warm crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the top.
- Bake an additional 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
🍁 From the Orchard Tip
- These bars freeze beautifully — wrap individually for quick snacks or school lunches.
- Almond extract pairs especially well with juneberries’ nutty undertones.
- Try swapping lemon for orange zest for a warmer twist.
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