Pouding Renverse Des Bleuets (Blueberry Upside Down Pudding)

Submitted by Sassy in da South

"A wonderful dessert from "A Taste of Quebec". If you love blueberries like I do, you should try this."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups blueberries, fresh (may substitute1 package of frozen Blueberries, 300 g, unsweetened)
• 3⁄4 cup sugar, granulated
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour, all-purpose
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• whipped cream (optional)
• vanilla ice cream (optional)

directions

1. Combine blueberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar and lemon rind in a buttered 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream shortening with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, blending well after each addition and finishing with dry ingredients.
5. Pour batter over fruit in pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for.
6. about 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly; turn out onto serving plate.
8. Cut in squares and serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Reviews

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I originally had this desert when visiting Quebec. I have used this recipe several times with great results. Think of it as a blueberry upsidedown cake.