Lemon Blueberry Bread


Well it looks as if it's finally blueberry season. The supermarkets here have lots of blueberries and all at reasonable prices. I love anything with blueberries and this bread is no exception. Although it is really more like a cake. It's very moist and lemony too! I found this on allrecipes.

Did everyone have a nice weekend? I went to my niece's baby shower. I have not been to one in many years and would you believe I had been invited to 2 on the same afternoon? Very strange!!! Of course I attended my niece's. I had forgotten how much fun a baby shower can be. We played baby shower games and I even won one!!!! It was a blind taste test where you had to guess what each baby food was after you tasted it! The girl conducting this test was amazed that I guessed what each food was. She wanted to know how I knew that right away!!! Dare I say cause I am a foodie -- no! I just told her my youngest was 10 so I could remember quite well. Strange because I can't remember much of anything else these days unless it is written down!

1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (I omitted these)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup white sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, 1 cup sugar, juice and eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk. Fold in lemon zest, nuts and blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine lemon juice with 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Remove bread from pan and drizzle with glaze. Cool on a wire rack. (Cake can also be served without glaze, it's great just plain, too!)

Comments

Mary Bergfeld said…
A really lovely way to use the summer blueberry crop. This recipe will get a lot of use.
Pamela said…
I just love everything about the lemon and blueberry combo. Looks so good, Debbie!
Jenn said…
Perfect for the summer!!! All that gooey blueberry. Yummy!!
Donna-FFW said…
I have blueberries Im waiting to use up. Love the combination with the lemon. Looks like a beautiful loaf!
Lisa said…
Sounds delicious! Blueberry and lemon are the perfect flavors to introduce summer.
Katy ~ said…
Yummy looking for sure! (smacking lips!) I could go for a nice hearty slice right now!
Amanda said…
Ha! That's funny about the baby food! This recipe looks delish, I need to check the prices on our blueberries here :)
Netts Nook said…
I love lemon and blueberry together perfect bread. Always have blueberries on hand all year long. This is a keeper for sure.
WHat a great way to use summer blueberries!
Jennifer said…
Man I cant wait to make this!
The Blonde Duck said…
Did you make that bread for the shower? It looks divine! I wish blueberries weren't so expensive here!
Ingrid_3Bs said…
The kids have been wanting someting blueberry and didn't really have any recipe come to mind. I'll be giving this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
~ingrid
Sara said…
This sounds delicious! Blueberries go so well with lemon.
i have blueberries in the fridge and am looking for something to bake them into tomorrow. I know my husband and I would love this bread. Your chocolate looks so completely scrumptious!
Denise said…
Blueberries are on sale...hooray!!!!!!!!!
Kana said…
Debbie - Lemon and blueberry goes so well together! Sorry for the delay but a little package is on its way!
Reeni said…
That's so cool that you knew what all the food was. It's your awesome foodie palate. I am so happy it's blueberry season! Because of reasons like this - it looks so good with all those juicy, plump berries. I can't wait to make my own.
Kerstin said…
What a lovely bread - blueberries and lemon are just so perfect together!
La Bella Cooks said…
I love the combination of the lemon with the sweet blueberries. Great find with this recipe. It looks so moist and perfect for a treat at breakfast! ;)
noble pig said…
It sounds wonderful with the lemon, it's a great combo.
Emily said…
Whooo! Congrats! How many did you have to sample?

I'm so happy about blueberry season! This bread looks great. I love lemon and blueberry together.
amycaseycooks said…
I made a new blueberry cake recipe last night. It is already almost gone this morning. I am stocking up on blueberries so this recipe is next up for me.
♥peachkins♥ said…
I love lemon and blueberry but I haven't tried it together
Anonymous said…
Lemon and blueberry flavor combo sounds wonderful - delicious bread!
Deborah said…
I love the lemon and blueberry combo. I think I'd enjoy this bread!
Manggy said…
Hee, congratulations! I can't believe they can't even tell you're a foodie!
NKP said…
I am all for blueberries and lemon, a great combo!
teresa said…
I think lemon and blueberries were meant for each other! This bread looks like heaven!
Elizabeth said…
Wow - this looks awesome!
Monica H said…
i haven't been to a baby shower in years, but the lst one I went to, I won the same game- ha ha ha!

blueberries and lemon= deliciousness!
What a Dish! said…
I've made this bread before and loved it! I love anything with either lemon, or blueberries, so put them together and it's even better.
♥Rosie♥ said…
Lemon and blueberry is such a great combo of flavours and you loaf cake looks amazing Debbie!