Grandma Ruth Ann's Famous Blueberry Buckle

A Bredeweg Family Favorite
 

Buckle:

• ¼ C shortening

• ¾ C sugar

• 2 eggs

• ½ C milk

• 1 ½ C flour

• 2 t baking powder

• ½ t salt

• ½ t ground nutmeg

• ¼ t ground cloves

• 1 ½ C blueberries

Topping:

• ½ C sugar

• 1/3 C flour

• ½ t cinnamon

• ¼ C soft margarine

 

Make the buckle:  Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and milk until well blended.

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Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Fold in blueberries.

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Spread batter into a greased 9” square pan.

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Make the topping: Combine remaining ingredients and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

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Bake in a preheated oven at 375º for 45-50 min. or until top springs back when lightly touched. Serve warm.