Blueberry Brownies

Blueberry Brownies

I had this idea to modify a brownie recipe – and it worked!
I substituted all of the chocolate in a brownie recipe with a condensed blueberry syrup I made using fresh blueberries. It retains the brownie texture, although it is a little more cake-like. But, the surprising thing was that it tastes really good! I adjusted the sugar and added cinnamon. The cake is deep purple all the way through. This was a neat experiment!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
1 8-inch square pan
Servings:
9

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ sticks butter
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8-inch square baking pan.

Step 2
Cook 2 cups blueberries in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon and stir. Smash berries gently using a fork or a potato masher, being careful that hot juices do not splash back. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and you have a thick syrup, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3
Remove blueberries from heat and stir in butter to melt. Add sugar and stir to combine. Pour in eggs when mixture has slightly cooled, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in vanilla extract and stir to combine. Fold in walnuts. Fold flour gently into mixture. Beat well, 60 to 80 strokes, adding up to 1/4 cup additional flour as needed if batter seems too wet. Add remaining 1/2 cup blueberries and stir to combine.

Step 4
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Cook’s Note:

Unlike brownies, these didn't shrink back from the edge of the pan. I used a toothpick in the center and made sure it came out almost clean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471
Calories
26g
Fat
58g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 33%
Saturated Fat11g 56%
Cholesterol103mg 34%
Sodium133mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate58g 21%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars43g
Protein6g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium34mg 3%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium133mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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