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10 Ways to Preserve Fresh Blueberries: (+ Blueberry Mojito Recipe)

If you got a great harvest this year and want to know how to preserve blueberries before they go bad, worry not. There are so many ways to preserve these summer delicacies! Let’s have a look at 10 of HeathGlen’s Farm tried and tested ways to enjoy them all winter. Jump to: Bonus: Blueberry Mojito …

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Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce with Pork Chops

This robust blueberry bourbon BBQ sauce makes so many average dishes special, from the lowly burger to the Atlantic salmon to the expensive rib eye steak. How about a dipping sauce for wings or a spread on a grilled cheese sandwich? We’ve included a DIY recipe for this special blueberry BBQ sauce accompanied by pork …

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English Summer Pudding with Blueberry Lavender 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. This “summer pudding” is a classic English dessert made with the available berries of the …

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Blueberry Bacon Cheeseburger for Summer Gatherings

Bacon cheeseburgers are one of the most popular burger combinations around. How about adding a slightly sweet blueberry jam 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. Perfect for 4th of July or Summer …

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Dutch Poffertjes With Blueberry Compôte

Hey! I’m Marijke, resident content writer at Farm to Jar. 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 this …

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Blueberry Ginger Muffins with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Blueberry muffins are an easy and popular breakfast muffin. This recipe gives you options of topping them off with a streusel or sour cream topping. I’ve added lime and ginger to the batter, as it is the most popular combination of flavors I’ve seen in our drink syrups, so I thought it would be a …

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Easy Poke Cake with Cake Mix & Fresh Blueberry Sauce

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 …

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Blueberry Crumble (or Crisp): with Low Carb Version

While blueberries are great on their own (or in smoothies), adding some sort of crunchy “crust” enhances the flavor by 10x. Check out these tips for making an easy crust that adds crunch and flavor to your berry crisp (recipe includes low carb version). And it’s easy to freeze in large batches! Jump to: RECIPECrumbles …

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Blueberry Infused Vodka: (+Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe)

Got blueberries to spare or some in the freezer? Or maybe a questionable bottle of vodka that needs a little help? Making blueberry infused vodka at home is a breeze. It makes a fun gift and a great addition to a bunch of refreshing summer porch cocktails! Jump to: Blueberry Vodka Lemonade RECIPEIngredients for Blueberry …

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6 Ways To Save Unripe Blueberries:(Green Berries)

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 …

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Myths Around Blueberries: Growing, Cooking or Health

If you enjoy growing or cooking with blueberries, you’ve undoubtedly heard all sorts of folklore, gardening tips and health claims about this tasty fruit. But which are useful, and which do more harm than good? Let’s have a look at 7 common myths about blueberries that you may be surprised to learn aren’t true. Jump …

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How To Grow the Sweetest Blueberries

Wondering how to grow the sweetest blueberries and avoid a tart or bland harvest? No worries. With a little bit of help, you can get your blueberry shrubs to produce sweeter fruit than ever this year! Jump to:   Best Blueberry Cultivars for SweetnessAdd Potassium for Sweetest BerriesGrowing Tips for Sweetness This post may contain affiliate …

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How To Pick Blueberries: Harvesting Tips for Best Blueberries

Wondering whether your first blueberry harvest is ready to pick yet? Let’s go into everything you need to know about how to tell when blueberries are ripe, using easy clues like color and how easily they come off the branch. Jump to:   When Are Blueberries Ripe?How To Tell When Blueberries Are RipeBlueberry Harvesting Tips This …

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Best and Worst Companion Plants for Blueberries

Growing plants that benefit blueberry bushes (aka companion planting) is a fantastic way to maximize your berry yield through pollinators, add visual appeal to your garden or deck, and get the most out of your available space. But… which species play nice with blueberry bushes, and which don’t? Let’s find out all about blueberry companion …

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