Saturday we were heading through downtown and pulled over and stopped to allow a funeral procession to pass.  The crossing streets had been closed by police officers to allow the procession to pass without having to deal with traffic and as the procession passed, each officer removed his hat as a show of respect.   I had no idea who had died, but we do things like this in the South as a way to show respect for one another.  As we were sitting there waiting, I was struck with one of those moments where I realized how much I love living in a small town.  Each holiday here is met with city-wide celebrations whether it’s the 4th of July parade and fireworks display, the Mardi Gras parade, the Christmas tree lighting, etc.  I personally know the current and two previous mayors and the editor of our hometown newspaper.  It’s pretty Mayberry here – and I love it.  Sure we miss out on some big-city things, but I like the slow pace here.  It’s home for me.

Not long after we had gotten home after Jack was born, my cousins brought us a delicious dinner that was topped off with this AWESOME dessert.  It’s the perfect blend of sweet and salty and has a great crunch.  Honestly, I LOVE it for breakfast.  Be sure to try it warm, it’s super-delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 can (around 20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 can (around 20 oz) blueberry pie filling
  • 1 box butter cake mix
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup butter (1 and 1/2 sticks)

(Note: I’ve noticed that the actual amount contained in the cans of pineapple and blueberry pie filling vary from brand to brand.  But having used varying amounts in testing, any amount close to 20 ounces should work fine.)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a 9X13 baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Empty can of pineapple in dish and spread to cover bottom.
  3. Top with blueberry pie filling, spread evenly.
  4. Top with dry cake mix.
  5. Sprinkle pecans.
  6. Drizzle with 3/4 cup melted butter.
  7. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
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Pineapple Blueberry Crumble

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Pineapple Blueberry Crumble

Ingredients

  • 1 can (approx. 20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 can (approx. 20 oz) blueberry pie filling
  • 1 box butter cake mix
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup butter (1 and 1/2 sticks)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13 baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Empty can of pineapple in dish and spread to cover bottom.
  3. Top with blueberry pie filling, spread evenly.
  4. Top with dry cake mix.
  5. Sprinkle pecans over cake mix.
  6. Drizzle with 3/4 cup melted butter.
  7. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

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