Blueberry Gingerbread

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 (15-ounce) can blueberry pie filling

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

40-45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and buttermilk.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the blueberry pie filling.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10 grams
• Saturated fat: 5 grams
• Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
• Sodium: 200 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Dietary fiber: 2 grams
• Sugar: 20 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting dessert
• Rich and flavorful
• Studded with juicy blueberries
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This gingerbread was absolutely delicious! The perfect blend of spices and the blueberries added a lovely sweetness." - Ashley
• "I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the moist texture and the burst of blueberries in every bite." - Sarah
• "I added a dollop of whipped cream on top for an extra special treat. So easy to make and so incredibly tasty." - Jennifer

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough gingerbread.
• If you do not have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
• For a more intense blueberry flavor, use fresh blueberries instead of canned blueberry pie filling.