Best 3 Down East Blueberry Buckle Recipes

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Down East Blueberry Buckle, a classic dessert from Maine, is a delightful combination of sweet, tart, and buttery flavors. This traditional cake features a moist and dense crumb, topped with a generous layer of plump blueberries and a crispy streusel topping. It is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a summer picnic, or a cozy night in. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and memorable Down East Blueberry Buckle.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BLUEBERRY BUCKLE



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This is the recipe that my Grandmother handed down to me. I always make it during blueberry season. My guests just love it!

Provided by Gary Douylliez

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅔ cup cold butter, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Prepare buckle: beat sugar and butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Beat in eggs. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture, alternating with milk, until batter is just combined; fold in blueberries. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Prepare topping: combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until topping is crumbly. Sprinkle topping over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool buckle on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 306.1 mg, Sugar 39.9 g

DOWN EAST BLUEBERRY BUCKLE



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This buckle won a contest at my daughter's college. They shipped us four lobsters, but the real prize was seeing the smile on our daughter's face. -Dianne van der Veen, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan., For topping, in a small bowl, mix sugar, flour and cinnamon. Using a fork, stir in softened butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes (do not overbake) . Cool in pan on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLUEBERRY BUCKLE



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I make this at least twice when blueberries are in season. Makes a great coffeecake or dessert.

Provided by JBS BOX

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup shortening
1 egg
½ cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch pan.
  • Cream together 3/4 cup sugar, shortening, and egg.
  • In a separate bowl mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into sugar mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in blueberries. Pour into greased 8x8 inch pan.
  • To make topping: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, and butter. Sprinkle over cake batter.
  • Bake at 375 degree F (190 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 259.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries: Fresh blueberries are ideal when in season, but frozen blueberries work well too. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the buckle tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the buckle until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 45 minutes.
  • Serve the buckle warm or at room temperature: The buckle is best served warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Blueberry buckle is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy blueberries, moist cake-like batter, and crunchy topping, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give blueberry buckle a try.

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