Barb’s Blueberry Buckle 🫐
Description: Travel back in time to 1972 with Barb’s Blueberry Buckle, a cherished recipe from the days of Ontaria. This delightful dessert captures the essence of simplicity and flavor, perfect for lazy Sunday brunches or any occasion when blueberries are in season. Easy to make and impossible to resist, it’s a taste of nostalgia wrapped in a crumbly, fruity embrace.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 371.9 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/3 cup | Sugar |
| 2 | Shortening |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/4 cup | Milk |
| 3/4 cup | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Blueberries |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons of shortening, and 1 egg. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well-combined.
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Add Milk: Stir in 1/4 cup of milk until the mixture is smooth and evenly incorporated.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 3/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a smooth batter forms.
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Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch baking pan, ensuring an even coating to prevent sticking.
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Make Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix until crumbly.
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Assembly: Spread the blueberry batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter, covering it entirely.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the blueberry buckle from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of ice cream or a generous swirl of whipped cream.
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Enjoy: Indulge in the nostalgia of Barb’s Blueberry Buckle, savoring each bite of its tender crumb and bursting blueberries. Share with loved ones and create new memories around this timeless dessert.
This recipe is a testament to Barb’s culinary legacy, a slice of history that continues to delight taste buds across generations. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat after dinner or as a decadent addition to brunch, Barb’s Blueberry Buckle never fails to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delicious journey back in time with this beloved recipe.
