Name: Delightfully Golden Huckleberry Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 3 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Ingredients

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For the Crust & Crumble Topping:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

For the Huckleberry Filling:

3 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

2. Make the Crust & Crumble:

In a large bowl, mix melted butter, both sugars, and vanilla.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until crumbly but evenly mixed.
Press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Set aside the remaining 1/3 for the topping.

3. Make the Huckleberry Filling:

In a separate bowl, toss huckleberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest.
Spread the berry mixture evenly over the crust layer.

4. Top & Bake:

Sprinkle the remaining crumble dough over the berries.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.

5. Cool & Slice:

Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Chill for cleaner cuts.