Description
Blueberry buckle pays homage to classic American desserts with its delightful crumb topping and juicy blueberries. Simple ingredients and straightforward techniques let you enjoy this nostalgic treat straight from grandmother’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon or cardamom
- 2 tsps lemon zest
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 375°F (190°C), establishing optimal baking conditions for a perfect blueberry buckle.
- Streusel Creation: Combine melted butter, brown and granulated sugars, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Fold in flour and kosher salt, working the mixture until it develops a crumbly, textured consistency that will crown the dessert with a delectable topping.
- Batter Foundation: Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and airy. Integrate eggs one at a time, ensuring a smooth, well-incorporated base. Gradually blend dry ingredients alternating with milk, infusing the batter with lemon zest and vanilla extract for enhanced aromatic depth.
- Fruit Integration: Gently fold blueberries into the batter, taking care to distribute them evenly without crushing the delicate fruit. This technique preserves the berries’ integrity and ensures bursts of flavor throughout the buckle.
- Assembly and Topping: Coat a 9-by-9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Spread batter uniformly, strategically placing additional blueberries across the surface. Generously crumble the prepared streusel mixture over the entire top, creating a rustic, textured covering that will transform during baking.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a wooden skewer emerges clean from the center. Remove from oven and allow the buckle to rest for 20 minutes, enabling it to set and develop a perfect texture before serving.
Notes
- Precise Oven Positioning: Center rack placement ensures uniform heat distribution, preventing uneven baking and potential hot spots.
- Gentle Blueberry Handling: Fold berries delicately to prevent crushing, maintaining their structural integrity and preventing color bleeding into the batter.
- Streusel Texture Tip: Mix streusel ingredients until they reach a crumbly consistency, ensuring a crisp, textured topping that adds delightful crunch.
- Cooling Importance: Allow buckle to rest for 20 minutes after baking, which helps set the structure and makes clean, precise slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg