Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze
An Irresistible Quick Bread for Any Time of Day
The Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze is an irresistible quick bread bursting with sunny citrus flavor and sweet, jammy blueberries. This easy loaf can be enjoyed at any time of day – for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even for dessert.
As soon as this loaf comes out of the oven, the kitchen fills with the mouthwatering aromas of gently browned butter and baking fruit. A luscious lemon glaze is drizzled over the loaf while still warm so it seeps into every moist crumb. The glaze provides even more bright, tangy lemon flavor to balance the natural sweetness of plump blueberries.
Every bite contains a bit of zesty lemon and pillowy blueberries throughout the buttery, delicate crumb. It’s impossible to eat just one slice! The Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze disappears quickly, no matter when you enjoy it.
This easy lemon blueberry loaf is a versatile baked good that works for any time of day. The vibrant citrus and fruit flavors make it taste like spring or summer in each bite. It’s an effortless way to infuse your breakfast, snack time, or dessert with cheerful seasonal flavor.
The Inspiration Behind This Zesty Lemon Blueberry Loaf
The initial inspiration for creating this bright and tangy lemon blueberry loaf came during a quick grocery run to Trader Joe’s. Even though it was still cold winter weather outside, stepping into the store immediately provided a taste of spring.
The bursts of colorful flowers near the entrance and abundant spring produce displays stirred up cravings for the fresh, lively flavors of the upcoming season. Lemons and blueberries in particular stood out as perfect ingredients to capture the essence of spring in a quick bread.
In the lemon display, fragrant Meyer lemons caught my eye. Meyer lemons have a sweeter, more floral aroma compared to standard Eureka lemons. Their dainty yellow skins contain juice that provides a more complex, prominent lemon flavor. Meyer lemons would lend beautifully bright citrus notes without being too tart.
Then I remembered I still had some wild Maine blueberries leftover in my freezer from summer. These tiny wild berries pack an intense sweet-tart flavor from growing smaller and slower than cultivated blueberries. Their jammy texture almost bursts when you bite into a Maine blueberry.
With the Meyer lemons and Maine blueberries in hand, the idea for this cheerful lemon blueberry loaf was born! I couldn’t wait to bring the essence of springtime in through my kitchen on a cold winter day with this flavorful loaf.
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