Breakfast & Brunch

Best Blueberry Buckle Recipe

Made with wild Maine blueberries and a cinnamon crumb topping, this old-fashioned blueberry buckle recipe is a New England summer favorite.

Blueberry Buckle

Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine

Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan

Made with wild Maine blueberries and a cinnamon crumb topping, this old-fashioned blueberry buckle recipe is a New England summer favorite. We prefer the flavor of the smaller wild blueberries, but regular blueberries work, too.

Yield:

12

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups wild Maine blueberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° and butter a 9×9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary. Add the egg and combine.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, until well combined. Add the blueberries and fold a few times with a rubber spatula until just combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

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  1. Very old and delicious buckle recipe. Got exactly the same recipe 40 years ago from a then 70 yr old family friend. Never found better.

  2. I’ve had this recipe for years but have used brown sugar for the crumb topping. So good. I’ve also used the frozen Maine blueberries which will turn your batter a lovely bluish-purple, but tastes just as good.

    1. I use Wymans frozen Maine blueberries. I rinse them, dry them a bit, then toss with a bit of flour before adding to the batter. No purple batter!

      1. I generally use Wymans frozen Maine Blueberries being season is too short in New England ( 🙁 ). Thank you for the suggested tip!

  3. This is a classic and delicious recipe. It is a thick batter but spreads easily. Topping is crunchy and yummy.

  4. This is the first time I’ve ever made a “buckle”……it’s not common in England. It’s turned out fine and I’m taking it into my sons school tomorrow to share with the staff.

  5. Delicious! I made this recipe and it’s delicious. I shared it with my daughter’s family and it’s a “hit”! Little Landon (3 yrs old) loved the name and wants me to make more “funny name” foods! Thank you for a great recipe!

    1. Love this blueberry buckle recipe. Does not use too much butter very light blueberries are a great touch. Will stick with this recipe

  6. This recipe sounds so good I decided to make it today with almond flour. I used 1 whole egg plus three egg whites to bind. When using almond flour it isn’t 1:1 ratio. Use 3/4 cup if recipe calls for a full cup. Soooo I wonder how it will turn out? We all have our fingers crossed!!????will have to let you know????

  7. This was a winner! I made this in an 11×7 clear pan with so-so rather mushy winter blueberries. It was absolutely delicious in every way. I can’t wait to make it again. Thank you for this perfect recipe. It’s a keeper.