Happy Monday!
Summer time this year in Missouri means BLUEBERRIES! Lots and lots of blueberries! There is a farm outside of town where we can pick fresh berries two days a week. The bushes are full and the weather in the early mornings is beautiful.
What's a girl to do with this amazing bounty?
I think a treat is a great idea.
Here's a favorite recipe to try with your family:
Blueberry Buckle
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
Sift together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
In a mixer bowl beat 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until smooth & light. Reduce speed and add 1 large egg until combined.
Beat in flour mixture, alternating with 3/4 cup milk until combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Toss together 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries with 1 Tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle on top of batter.
In another bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 1/3 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in 4 Tablespoons softened butter with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture is combined and crumbly. Sprinkle on top on berries.
Bake 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack, cut into squares and serve.
Makes 9 servings.
While your buckle is baking, read this charming book to your little ones:
Have a happy summer afternoon!
Love, Katie
