YaYa’s Blueberry Crunch
Blueberry Crunch is a classic Southern dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious. Made with crushed pineapple, blueberries, dry yellow cake mix, and melted butter, it forms a sweet, buttery topping with a bubbly fruit filling. This simple recipe bakes in under an hour and is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a cozy family dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate comfort treat.
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen, about 16 oz.
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts work great
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter a 13×9 inch baking dish.
- Spread crushed pineapple (with juice) evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle blueberries evenly over pineapple.
- Evenly sprinkle sugar and then the dry cake mix over the berries.
- Drizzle melted butter over the dry cake mix as evenly as possible.
- Spray any dry areas with cooking spray.
- Top with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
This dessert has been a family favorite for generations and it could not be easier to make. The magic happens when the butter melts into that dry cake mix and turns it golden and crispy. I always keep a box of yellow cake mix and a can of pineapple in the pantry for this exact recipe. It’s just the kind of quick, cozy dessert that hits the spot with very little effort.
- Use unsalted butter so the sweetness shines
- Don’t stir the layers – they bake beautifully when left alone
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw before baking
- Spray the dry cake spots that the butter doesn’t cover to prevent dry patches
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
You can easily make this Blueberry Crunch your own.
- If you prefer a sweeter topping, sprinkle a bit more sugar over the berries.
- Try using white cake mix for a lighter flavor, or even spice cake mix for a cozy twist in the cooler months.
- A splash of almond extract in the pineapple adds a lovely depth.
- You can also switch up the fruit; try it with peaches or raspberries for a fun variation
Want another fruity dessert that’s easy to whip up? My Fresh Strawberry Pie is a summertime crowd pleaser too!
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