Description
Delicate, buttery madeleines meet a zingy lemon twist and a double swirl of luscious blueberry and cherry fruit sauces. These elegant tea cakes are soft and golden with bright, fruity ribbons baked right in — a burst of summer in every bite! Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or simply treating yourself. #lemonmadeleines #fruitdessert #blueberrycherry #elegantbakes
Ingredients
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For Madeleine Batter
- 4 oz butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
For Cherry Sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and chopped
For Blueberry Sauce
- 2 cups blueberries, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt, then slowly mix in the melted butter until the batter is smooth.
- For each fruit sauce, combine water, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and cornstarch in separate saucepans.
- Add the chopped cherries to one and the chopped blueberries to the other. Cook both over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease madeleine molds.
- Spoon madeleine batter into molds, filling about ¾ full.
- Drop small spoonfuls of the fruit sauces onto the batter and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and madeleines spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove from molds and cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen fruit — just thaw and drain frozen cherries and blueberries before using.
- To enhance citrus flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the batter.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a lovely finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg