Blue Fred Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Blueberry Swirl
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Blueberry Swirl Preparation
- 4
Prepare Blueberry Mixture
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh blueberries, brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the blueberries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 5
Swirl Blueberry Mixture
Gently fold the cooled blueberry mixture into the batter, creating swirls. Do not fully mix it in; you want to keep the blueberry pockets.
Baking and Topping
- 6
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Prepare Topping
While the blue fred is baking, prepare the topping by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- 8
Cool and Drizzle
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the prepared topping over the cooled blue fred before serving.
