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Lemon Lime Blueberry Loaf

A quick bread that's yummy and perfect for serving your guests! Or eating with a good book. ;)
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: Bread
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

LOAF:

  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp. grated lime zest
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen

GLAZE:

  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment (or hand mixer), beat together butter and sugar. Add juice and eggs and mix.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk. Fold in lime zest, nuts, and blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine lemon and lime juices and sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle loaf with glaze. Cool and serve right away or it lasts for up to 4 days at room temperature.