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Blueberry Buckle Recipe

Blueberry Buckle is an old-fashioned dessert bursting with juicy blueberries, a buttery streusel topping, and a lemony glaze.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
Crumb Topping:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease an 8x8 pan with baking spray and set aside.
  3. Using a hand mixer, I whip sugars, butter, egg, lemon juice, and zest together in a large bowl until fluffy.
  4. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate medium bowl.
  5. Add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mixing just until combined.
  6. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with one tablespoon of cornstarch. Using a spatula, fold the blueberries into the batter and spread them into the prepared pan.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine all the topping ingredients. Sprinkle on top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Mix the glaze ingredients until smooth, adding one tablespoon of lemon juice at a time.
  10. When the blueberry buckle is cold, drizzle the glaze on top. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 255mg (11%) Potassium 216mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 51g (102%) Vitamin A 477IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 255mg 11%
Potassium 216mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 51g 102%
Vitamin A 477IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.