We made this when we were camping last summer

This delightful Lemon Blueberry Loaf is a moist and flavorful treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. The combination of tangy lemon zest and sweet blueberries creates a refreshing and satisfying dessert. The simple lemon glaze adds a touch of extra sweetness and enhances the citrus notes.
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Ingredients:
For the Loaf:
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Ingredient | Quantity |
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All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp |
Baking powder | 2 tsp |
Large eggs | 3 |
Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
Plain yogurt/sour cream | 1 cup |
Salt | ½ tsp |
Vanilla extract | ½ tsp |
Vegetable oil | ½ cup |
Lemon zest | 2 tsp |
Fresh/frozen blueberries | 1 ½ cups |
For the Lemon Glaze/Syrup:
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Ingredient | Quantity |
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Lemon juice | 2 to 3 tbsp |
Sifted confectioner’s sugar | 1 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the sides and bottom of a loaf pan.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, granulated sugar, yogurt/sour cream, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, toss the blueberries with the 1 tablespoon of flour. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, in a small saucepan over low heat, add the confectioner’s sugar and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers for 3 minutes.
- Using a toothpick, poke holes all over the top and sides of the loaf.
- Brush the lemon glaze over the top and sides of the loaf using a pastry brush.
- Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!