Lemon Blueberry Bread is quick, delicious, and easy to make. It’s a sweet, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a simple dessert. The bright combination of fresh blueberries and a tangy lemon glaze creates a refreshing treat that will brighten any morning.
Our family loves fruit-forward desserts, and this Lemon Blueberry Bread quickly became a favorite. The tender crumb is studded with juicy berries and finished with a zesty lemon glaze that balances sweetness with a pleasant tart note. Whether you use fresh or frozen blueberries, this loaf remains moist and flavorful. It stores well for a day or two, though it rarely lasts that long in our house.
The lemon juice adds a bright, slightly tart flavor that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the blueberries. If you’ve tried banana bread before and enjoy fruit breads, this blueberry-and-lemon combination is a delightful alternative. Blueberries are not only tasty but also versatile—use what you have on hand. With just a handful of common ingredients, you can bake this loaf quickly and enjoy an uplifting aroma that will fill your kitchen like a bakery.
Before you start baking, remember this is made to share: it’s a simple way to treat family or guests and to make a morning feel special. The result is a soft, lightly sweet bread with pockets of blueberry and a crisp, lemon-sweet glaze on top. Serve a slice with coffee or tea for a satisfying start to the day. Enjoy!
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unsalted butter — room temperature
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (adjust for desired consistency)
- Preheat a convection oven to 325°F. If using a conventional oven, set it to 350°F and plan to rotate the pan halfway through baking. Grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 x 3-inch loaf pan, line it with parchment, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with the granulated sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold the blueberries into the batter carefully to avoid crushing them, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven and the pan used.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan briefly, then remove it and let it cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk the powdered sugar with lemon juice, adding more or less juice to reach your preferred consistency. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.
