- Blueberry Lattice-Top Pie
- Blueberry Pie
- Kid-Sized Blueberry Pie
- Old Fashioned Blueberry Pie
- Blueberry Tarts
- Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie
- Berry Good Cream Pie
- Easy-Cheesy Blueberry Pie
- Blueberry Banana Split Pie
- Blueberry Surprise Pie
- Carolina Blueberry Pie
- Blueberry Lemon Meringue Pie
- Streusel Top Blueberry Pie
- White Chocolate Blueberry Tart
- Blueberry Cheesecake Pie with Blueberry Lemon Sauce
- Blueberry Flan Tart
- "Carolina Blue" Berry Tart
- Blueberries in the Snow
- Blueberry Coffee Cake
- Fresh NC Blueberry Coffee Cake
- Blueberry Cake Roll
- Lemon-Scent Blueberry Cake
- White Lake Cheesecake
- Aunt Pauline's Blueberry Coffee Ring
- Peach Blueberry Pound Cake
- Blueberry Party Cakes
- Blueberry Applesauce Cake
- Blueberry Upside Down Cake
- Blueberry Orange Pecan Loaf
- Smashing Blueberry Loaf
- Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
- Blueberries In A Blanket
- Blueberry Corn Bread
Buying and Freezing Blueberries
Buying
When
buying blueberries from your supermarket look for berries
that are firm and plump. Berries should be relatively
free of stems and leaves. Moisture causes berries to
mold so fruit should be dry. The berries a uniform blue
color. Reddish berries are not ripe but are acceptable
for use in baking. Berries stored for too long will
begin to look shriveled or wrinkled from dehydration.
After purchasing your blueberries they should be stored
covered in your refrigerator. Do not wash blueberries
until just prior to use. If served fresh, blueberries
should be used within 10 days of purchase.
Freezing
Blueberries are sometimes thought of as
a summertime treat. But remember that blueberries can
be easily frozen and available for your enjoyment year
round. Blueberries can be frozen right in the pint container
they are normally packaged in. Just wrap the entire container
plastic wrap being careful to cover all holes. Another
easy method to freeze berries is to arrange them in a
single layer on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer.
When frozen, transfer the blueberries to a freezer container
or ziplock bag. Frozen blueberries make great snacks.
Do not wash the berries until just prior to using.
Blueberry Baking Basics
Blueberries may change color when cooked. The blue pigment in the berries may turn red in acids (lemon juice and vinegar). Blueberries also contain yellow pigments. In an alkaline environment, such as a batter with too much baking soda, the yellow and blue pigments will turn the blueberries greenish-blue. Using hard, frozen blueberries in batters will reduce the amount of color streaking.
For pancakes and waffles, add the blueberries as soon as the batter has been poured on the griddle or waffle iron. This will give the product a better appearance and make it easier to turn. If frozen blueberries are used, increase cooking time to make sure the berries are heated thoroughly.
Add frozen blueberries last to mixtures with other fruits. This way the blueberry juice will not color the other fruits.
Five Quick Uses for Blueberries
- Sprinkle over hot or cold cereal
- Use as a topping for ice cream
- Mix with cottage cheese
- Add to fruit salads
- Serve in a cantaloupe half topped with yogurt