Description
A cozy blueberry and lemon loaf that fills your home with delightful aromas and flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (for crumble topping)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for crumble topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumble topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the sugar and melted butter in another bowl, then add the eggs, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining gently.
- Fold in the blueberries carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Mix the oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl for the crumble topping, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a twist, try berry medley or a lemon glaze. This loaf freezes well for make-ahead convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg