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Blueberry Cornbread

This Blueberry Cornbread is a sweet twist on a classic! Traditional cornbread batter is combined with fresh or frozen, juicy blueberries to create a moist and flavorful quick bread. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • scant ⅔ cup milk whole milk preferred, but anything will work
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal fine or medium grind
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries *
  • 1 tablespoon coarse/raw/turbinado sugar optional for topping
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a non-stick 9x9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup, then add milk until it reaches the 2/3 cup line. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to create your “buttermilk”.
  • Pour “buttermilk” into a large bowl, then whisk in honey, melted and cooled butter, vanilla, and eggs until combined.
  • Add in cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk again until *just* combined.
  • Gently fold in blueberries, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Optional: sprinkle the top with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with extra butter and honey!
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Notes

*If using frozen blueberries, keep frozen and toss with 1-2 tablespoons flour before folding into batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

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