Comments on: Blueberry Crumb Bars

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:51:49 +0000

In reply to CathyO. Hi Cathy! I haven't personally tried using cherries instead of blueberries, but I think that would work. :)

By: CathyO

CathyO — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:32:25 +0000

Can I use 5 cups of frozen sour cherries (840 grams)instead of blueberries for this recipe? Should I adjust any of the other ingredients to make this a workable recipe.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you.

By: rose

rose — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:12:53 +0000

it was easy and Delius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!

By: Rose Lynnette Jones

Rose Lynnette Jones — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:09:54 +0000

it was amazing!!!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:27:43 +0000

In reply to CathyO. Hi Cathy! The streusel could work, but I prefer the topping here. I think the streusel could potentially over-brown a little bit. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:46:07 +0000

In reply to Alison. Thank you so much for your support Alison! I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything so much! I hope you love the cookbook! :)

By: B. Bryant

B. Bryant — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:17:07 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Thank you!!

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:46:44 +0000

I went berry picking yesterday and just made these for the first time earlier today. Yum! We are going to a gathering on Sunday and I plan to make them again to take along for dessert. I preordered your cookbook and look forward to getting it in December. I found a glass pan so didn’t have to use metal and mess with bake times. Thank you for yet another great recipe! (Your lemon tart was a hit for Easter!). Cheers!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:58:07 +0000

In reply to B. Bryant. I am honestly not sure that how that would work. I would be hesitant to advise on how it would turn out.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:17:18 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. I made them with the frozen blueberries and added an extra tablespoon of cornstarch, since frozen blueberries have more liquid. They came out great!

By: B. Bryant

B. Bryant — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:22:29 +0000

Hi! Can I use this recipe in the fall with leftover canned jellied cranberry or would that be too weird? Would I just use the canned cranberry or add the sugar, salt, vanilla extract, butter, cornstarch, lemon juice? (My judgement in substitutions can be very bad at times!) Thank you so much!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:01:34 +0000

In reply to Linda. Hi Linda! You can certainly use frozen berries here.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:37 +0000

In reply to Timothy L DeLongchamp. Hi Timothy! You can certainly use frozen berries here. :)

By: Timothy L DeLongchamp

Timothy L DeLongchamp — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:40:18 +0000

Can you use frozen blueberries when they are not in season?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:22:20 +0000

In reply to Alison. Hi Alison! You can use a metal dish. Your bake time may change so just be sure to keep an eye on it. :)

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:52:10 +0000

Hello! Can I use a metal 9×13 or does it absolutely have to be baked in a glass one? Thanks!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:18:06 +0000

I’m giving this a 5 star rating without actually trying this recipe since I love all your other recipes I’ve tried. I just wanted to ask if I can use froze. Blueberries?

By: CathyO

CathyO — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0000

These sound great, but how about using your amazing crumb topping that you provided the recipe for some time ago. I have used it on my blueberry muffins. I think I would like to try it on these bars too. What say you.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:29:16 +0000

In reply to Nancie Stupp. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Nancie! I'm so glad you enjoyed these bars so much! :)

By: Nancie Stupp

Nancie Stupp — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:27:22 +0000

BAKE THIS…OMG! I am an experienced baker therefore a sweets snob. I have tried for years to find a blueberry bar that has some zip, zig and doesn’t just taste flat like blueberries and crust. I have baked from the most popular recipe websites and NONE have something as flavorful with zing and a great texture with the bit of “crunch” as the bottom layer. Do yourself and your family a favor and “get to baking!”

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:58:38 +0000

In reply to Jody Doreen Crowe. Hi Jody! I'm sorry for the confusion! I will correct that. The list below the steps just pulls from the ingredients listed above. You need 3 cups of blueberries in step 2 and the remaining 2 cups come in step 5. So you do need 5 cups total. :)

By: Jody Doreen Crowe

Jody Doreen Crowe — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:02:10 +0000

On this page your recipe says to use 3 cups of blueberries but then list right after it as 5 cups in the list–I am confused which one is it? Please help, as I think this recipe sounds delicious!

(In small saucepan, combine 3 cups blueberries (505g), sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice over medium-low heat.)

(5 cups (840 g) blueberries, ½ cup (100 g) sugar, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice)

By: Lynn M

Lynn M — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:14:01 +0000

Excellent!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:48:19 +0000

In reply to Nancy. Hi Nancy! A pastry cutter will work, but it will be more difficult.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:37:08 +0000

In reply to Tina. What can I use if I don't have a food processor?