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    Home » Recipes » Dish Type » Baked Goods

    Saskatoon Berry Loaf with Brown Butter Glaze

    Published: Aug 21, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jul 19, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Saskatoon berries are the star of the show in this Saskatoon Berry Loaf with Brown Butter Glaze but the creamy brown butter glaze will leave you begging for more....

    Sliced Saskatoon berry loaf on cutting board

     

    Easy to whip up with fresh or frozen Saskatoons, coconut and pecans, this bread is a great way to celebrate summer's Saskatoon berry bounty!

    Jump to:
    • 🌡️Frozen Saskatoon Berries
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Top tip
    • 🎥 Video
    • 🍞More Quick Bread Recipes
    • ⭐ Reviews
    • 📋Saskatoon Berry Loaf with Brown Butter Glaze Recipe
    • 🍽 More Saskatoon Berry Recipes!

    Saskatoon berries have a short season, but they don't have to be fresh to make this loaf or any Saskatoon berry recipe. They can be frozen and used in pretty much any recipe that calls for Saskatoons or blueberries. And if you can't pick them yourself, they can also be found frozen at Farmer's Markets and some grocery stores. 

    saskatoon berry bush

    Fate kept us closer to home this year so the stars finally aligned and after about 20 ish years of missing Saskatoon berry season, I finally got to pick Saskatoon berries this summer! And did I ever pick - 4 huge buckets! 

    collage of me picking Saskatoon berries

    🌡️Frozen Saskatoon Berries

    I had a lot of berries to prep and freeze, but it was sooo worth it! If you want to learn how to freeze Saskatoon berries, check out this post!

    Frozen Saskatoon berries on a parchment lined baking sheet, with a bucket and ziploc bags with Saskatoons in the background

    I actually used frozen Saskatoon berries for this recipe. Saskatoon berry loaf is a great way to use Saskatoons, especially if they are frozen. They plump up enough to get juicy, but stay intact so you don't end up with a purple bread. 

    This is another Saskatoon berry recipe that I created years ago and have only got around to posting now! Since I had a tough time getting fresh Saskatoon berries for a lot of years and I finally got to pick them this year, I'm excited to be making some new recipes and some old favorites, like this Saskatoon Berry Recipe. And if you are looking for even more Saskatoon berry recipes, check out the bottom of this post (under the recipe.)

    slice of saskatoon berry loaf on white plate with loaf pan in background

    📖 Variations

    Berries: If you're among the lucky, you were able to get your hands on some Saskatoon berries (aka Juneberries or Serviceberries) this summer. But if you didn't, no need to worry because although this loaf is ideal with Saskatoon berries, you could substitute blueberries or another berry of your choice.

    Flour: You can substitute for cake flour by adding a couple of other ingredients.

    💭 Top tip

    Substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour- Converting from all purpose flour to cake flour:

    Take one cup of all purpose flour, spooned and leveled. Remove two tablespoons, and then add two tablespoons of cornstarch to the all purpose flour. Sift together before using.

    1 cup AP flour – 2 tablespoon AP flour + 2 tablespoon cornstarch = 1 cup cake flour

    Saskatoon berry loaf sliced on a cutting board

    🎥 Video

    How to make brown butter

    🍞More Quick Bread Recipes

    This Saskatoon Berry bread is considered a quick bread and I'm a huge fan of quick breads because well, they are quick, of course! Oh and you don't need yeast for them to rise. Which, if you'll recall, was a challenging thing to find earlier this year. Baking soda or baking powder take care of the rising part. And there is so much variety in quick breads, the sky is the limit as far as flavors go. If you love quick breads too, then check out my other quick bread recipes:

    • Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Lemon Glaze
    • Classic Lemon Loaf
    • Easy Healthy Tropical Banana Bread (with Lime Glaze)
    • Healthy Carrot Loaf
    • Old Fashioned Date Nut Loaf
    • Blueberry Gingerbread Loaf with Fresh Lime Glaze
    Whole Saskatoon berry loaf in loaf pan

    So grab those Saskatoon berries and whip up this easy and delicious Saskatoon Berry Loaf!

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    Sliced Saskatoon berry loaf on cutting board
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    📋Saskatoon Berry Loaf with Brown Butter Glaze Recipe

    Saskatoon berries are the star of the show in this Saskatoon Berry Loaf but the Creamy Brown Butter Glaze will leave you begging for more! The flavor of this bread is only further heightened with pecans and coconut added to the mix and celebrates this wonderful summer berry in the most delicious way!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Keyword: bread, juneberries, loaf, saskatoon berries
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 379kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
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    Equipment

    loaf pan

    Ingredients

    Loaf

    • 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cake and pastry flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ cup medium shredded coconut * I use unsweetened
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¾ cup vanilla greek yogurt * you can substitute plain Greek yogurt but increase brown sugar to ⅔ cup and add an additional ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice from concentrate
    • ⅔ cup lite coconut milk
    • ⅔ cup chopped pecans
    • 2 cup Saskatoon berries

    Glaze

    • 3 tablespoon brown butter * See Video in NOTES on how to brown butter
    • 1 ½ tablespoon milk
    • 1 ½ tablespoon light or regular cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup icing sugar/powdered sugar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray loaf pan with non- stick spray.
    • Combine flours, cinnamon, brown sugar, baking soda, coconut and baking powder. Set aside
    • In a large bowl beat egg till fluffy, beat in oil. Mix in greek yogurt, vanilla, lime juice, and coconut milk.
    • Add flour mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chopped pecans and Saskatoon berries. Pour into prepared pan.
    • Bake at 350 F for 50-75 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
    • Glaze: beat cream cheese and icing sugar together until smooth. Brown butter in pot on stove top and whisk into cream cheese mixture along with the milk.
    • Pour glaze over loaf and let set in fridge for 10 minutes.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    💭 Top tip
    Substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour- Converting from all purpose flour to cake flour:
    Take one cup of all purpose flour, spooned and leveled. Remove two tablespoons, and then add two tablespoons of cornstarch to the all purpose flour. Sift together before using.
    1 cup AP flour – 2 tablespoon AP flour + 2 tablespoon cornstarch = 1 cup cake flour
    🎥 Video
    How to make brown butter
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    Did you make this recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!
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    Nutrition Facts
    📋Saskatoon Berry Loaf with Brown Butter Glaze Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 379 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Cholesterol 34mg11%
    Sodium 244mg11%
    Potassium 278mg8%
    Carbohydrates 49g16%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 196IU4%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 379kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 49g (16%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Cholesterol: 34mg (11%) | Sodium: 244mg (11%) | Potassium: 278mg (8%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 28g (31%) | Vitamin A: 196IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 70mg (7%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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    🍽 More Saskatoon Berry Recipes!

    • Saskatoon Berry Oatmeal Cookies
    • Saskatoon Berry Crisp (in a mug)
    • No Bake Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake in a Jar
    • Saskatoon Berry Pie Filling & Sauce
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    Comments

    1. Bernice

      July 20, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      I haven't seen any Saskatoons this year yet but I have a lot of blueberries in the fridge. They would be great in this recipe!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 27, 2021 at 7:21 am

        Hey Bernice! They just announced they were ready for picking early this year at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks (that was July 15/21). But they also sell them frozen!

        Reply
    2. Shelby @Fitasamamabear

      July 20, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      I'm drooling just reading hahah The berries with the sugar glaze is utter perfection- perfect for summer!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 27, 2021 at 7:20 am

        haha - that's the response I was going for, Shelby! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      July 20, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      Looks delicious and moist, and that brown butter icing, wow!!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 27, 2021 at 7:19 am

        Yes, the brown butter icing is to die for! My kids begged me to put more on the loaf the next time I made it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Colleen

      July 21, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      I have Saskatoons in my freezer and this recipe will be a perfect way to use them. The brown butter glaze looks so good, too!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 27, 2021 at 7:18 am

        Thanks, Colleen - hope you enjoy!!

        Reply
    5. AmyG

      July 25, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      I've heard about saskatoon berries but never knew what to do with them. I love that you included tips from when you pick them to offering the best tips and substitutions. Definitely pinning for later when I can get my hands on some
      In the meantime, could I substitute raspberries instead to make this loaf?

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 27, 2021 at 6:56 am

        Hi Amy,
        I think blueberries would be a better substitution, as raspberries tend to bake up a bit mushier. However, you could try it! Enjoy....

        Reply
    6. Dottie

      July 20, 2023 at 4:23 pm

      Haven't tried yet no but plan too don't know if can find these berries may have to sub blueberries

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 21, 2023 at 11:36 am

        Blueberries will work too! Enjoy!

        Reply

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