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Blueberry Brown Betty
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Blueberry Brown Betty

Enjoy this brown betty dessert before blueberry season passes us by! Sweet, juicy blueberries are baked until soft and jammy, along with buttery bread crumbs and bright lemon. Make it in your slow cooker, and keep your kitchen cool!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry brown betty
Servings: 4
Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (zest of half a lemon)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Tear the bread into randomly sized pieces, place in a mixing bowl, or the crock of a slow cooker, along with remaining ingredients, and toss.
  • Cook in a slow cooker to desired doneness or, transfer to an oven-safe baking dish and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the top is just beginning to brown.
  • Serve warm, cold, or room temperature, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg