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Glazed Blueberry Brownies

These delightful brownies are infused with fresh blueberries and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, making them a perfect summer treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1.5 cups Blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed) Use thawed frozen berries if fresh aren’t available.
  • 10 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour, sifted
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.125 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gently mash the blueberries with a fork or pulse a few times in a food processor until mostly smooth but still flecked with little bits.
  2. If your berries are very watery after thawing, drain a touch so the puree isn’t too runny.
Cook the Puree
  1. Place the blueberry puree in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir and let it simmer until it thickens slightly, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Taste and add a pinch of sugar if your berries are especially tart. Remove from heat and cool a little while you prep the rest.
Bake the Brownies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting, and lightly butter or spray the paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth.
  3. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla and the cooled blueberry puree until the batter is even and rosy.
  4. Whisk the sifted all-purpose flour with the ½ teaspoon sea salt. Fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients gently—don’t overmix.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  6. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Make & Apply Glaze
  1. Whisk the sifted powdered sugar with the 2 tablespoons milk, ⅛ teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt until silky.
  2. If it’s too thick, add another teaspoon of milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  3. Pour the glaze over the cooled brownies and spread evenly. Let the glaze set for 15–20 minutes.

Notes

Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream. For extra visuals, top with a few fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint.