Lemon Blueberry Delight

I made this Lemon Blueberry Delight because my kitchen needed something bright and smug-looking to distract everyone from the pan I’m still not returning. Bright lemon, little juicy blueberries, and enough smugness to make you feel accomplished without actually flossing.
We serve this every time someone in my house needs cheering up or needs a silent dessert bribe. Once, my husband tried to help by “tasting” the batter and then declared it needed more salt. He learned a valuable lesson: if you announce corrective culinary opinions mid-batter, you become the official dish washer. The kids cheered, I ate the extra lemon rind like a lemon addict, and yes, I still used the small pan because commitment to chaos is my brand.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Blueberry Delight
– It’s the sunny, tart friend your coffee’s been swiping right on.
– Blueberries hide like tiny blue saboteurs in every bite—surprising and delightful.
– Minimal ingredient drama: no need to pretend you own fancy pans or a pastry torch.
– It makes you look like you planned something thoughtful, even if you threw it together between laundry cycles.
Time-Saving Hacks
– Use frozen blueberries. They’re brave under heat and won’t judge your timing.
– Buy pre-zested lemon peels if your life is short and your grocery store is forgiving.
– Mix in one bowl like it’s a democracy—less bowls, less sentencing yourself to dish duty.
– If you forget the oven, microwave in short bursts. Will it be exactly the same? No. Will it still be edible? Also yes.
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Serving Ideas
– Serve with plain yogurt if you want to sound healthy and impress people who read ingredient labels.
– Serve with whipped cream if you prefer to be unrepentantly hedonistic.
– Serve with coffee if morning people are visiting. Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts. That’s a different kind of pouring therapy.
– Want to go extra? Warm a spoonful of jam and drizzle—because you can be fancy with zero training.
What to Serve It With
– Vanilla ice cream for the people who believe every dessert is a vehicle for ice cream.
– A light salad if you’re trying to balance your karmic dessert points.
– A tray of cookies if you’re hosting someone who judges portion sizes like a math teacher.
Tips & Mistakes
– Tip: Don’t overmix. Think gentle folding, not a blender tantrum.
– Mistake: Using tiny pans because you’ll end up with an overflow melodrama and a very entertaining oven cleanup. Speaking from experience.
– Tip: Toss the blueberries in a little flour before folding to avoid sinking to the bottom like small blue submarines.
– Mistake: Leaving it alone in the oven while you check your phone. Set a timer like your dignity depends on it.
Storage Tips
Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Also: wrap tightly or use an airtight container unless you want your dessert to smell like last week’s garlic bread. Not a vibe.
Variations and Substitutions
Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. Also try lemon ↔ lime for zesty impersonation, or add a handful of almonds for that crunchy fibrous thing everyone pretends to like.
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Lemon Blueberry Delight
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Melted
- 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 large Eggs
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
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