Sweet and savory blueberry recipes using fresh or frozen berries and tested in our farm kitchen.
This recipe uses fresh peaches and frozen blueberries, but the fruit is very interchangeable. The biscuits are light cream biscuits that don’t call for the buttermilk that cooks never seem to have on hand. You can, of course substitute the cream with either buttermilk or a mixture of greek yogurt and skim milk. No eggs …
As a blueberry farmer since 2001, I have tested a lot of recipes using fresh and frozen blueberries. This skillet cake is one I always make for guests to the farm. It is the perfect balance between a sweeter blueberry cobbler and a savory cornbread. Made in a cast iron skillet it is an easy, …
Bacon cheeseburgers are one of the most popular burger combinations around. How about adding a homemade blueberry BBQ sauce to this iconic burger to “take it up a notch” as they say. It’s an easy addition and it adds the sweet-savory flavor that is so remarkable in food pairings. Perfect for 4th of July or …
This robust blueberry BBQ sauce makes so many average dishes special, from a simple hamburger to Atlantic salmon to pork chops to the expensive rib eye steak. I have also used it as a savory dipping sauce for wings and a spread on a grilled cheese sandwich. I like mine with a bit of bourbon …
Blueberry drink syrups (shrub syrups or simple syrups) offer an awesome way to turn a simple cocktail into a blueberry martini or a blueberry craft signature cocktail. Don’t drink alcohol? Blueberry drink syrups added to a little sparkling water makes an incredible Italian soda. Add a bit of cream and you have a French soda! …
If you’re looking for a healthy Summertime alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast, these blueberry breakfast popsicles are perfect. Easy to grab-and-go and made with superfood blueberries, Greek yogurt and a bit of honey and granola. Kick start your Summer mornings, or refresh yourself with a cooling, healthy snack. Jump to: RECIPE | Making …
If you got a great blueberry harvest this year and want to know how to preserve blueberries before they go bad, try one of these tested preserving methods from a blueberry farmer. Jump to: RECIPE for BLUEBERRY MOJITO | Poffertjes | Rumtopf | Canning | Freezing | Dehydrating | Hot Sauce | Drink Syrup | …
English Summer Pudding is really a misnomer if you’re from the States, as it isn’t what Americans think of as pudding at all. To the British, the term pudding seems to cover everything from steamed savory dishes to molded cakes. Jump to: RECIPE | Best Fruit for English Pudding | Adding a Simple Syrup | …
Hey! I’m Marijke, a contributor to the Farm to Jar blog. Today, we’re preparing a traditional dish from my home country of The Netherlands called poffertjes. Poffertjes is a typical Dutch fair food, similar to pancakes but smaller and fluffier. They are a huge crowd-pleaser and every Dutch person’s childhood favorite. We’ll serve them in …
Blueberry muffins are an easy and popular breakfast muffin. This recipe enhances the standard blueberry muffin by adding ginger and fresh lime. Optional streusel or sour cream topping is noted in the recipe. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients and Substitutions | Illustrated Step-by-Step | Optional Streusel Topping | Sour Cream Topping This post may contain …
This easy poke cake is made with a boxed cake mix, fresh blueberries and blackberries simmered into a compote, and topped with vanilla or lemon flavored whipped cream. No jello filling like the old fashioned poke cakes, but also no need to make the cake part from scratch. Easy, light and features the fresh berries …
Quick Summary: A high-protein, low-carb breakfast smoothie with blueberries, spinach, coconut milk, and whey protein. Blueberries have enough fiber to offset their carbs, making them one of the few fruits that work on slow carb diets. Keeps energy levels steady until your next meal. Includes substitution ideas and tips on what to avoid in low-carb …
Quick Summary: Fresh blueberries topped with a crunchy almond flour and pecan crumble. Includes tips for keeping the topping crisp and a guide to the difference between crumbles, crisps, cobblers, and buckles. Freezer-friendly topping for quick summer desserts. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Crumbles vs Crisps …
Got blueberries to spare or some in the freezer? This blueberry lemonade cocktail, made with your own blueberry-infused vodka is a refreshing summer porch drink. Making blueberry infused vodka at home is a breeze, and allows you to enjoy a whole range of blueberry drinks long after blueberry season ends. Use the infused vodka in …
If you bought some blueberries at the supermarket that turned out not to be quite as ripe as you hoped, or if you picked your home-grown berries a little too early, they’ll likely be too sour to eat as they are. Luckily, there are still various tasty recipes you can make with them! Let’s have …