If you're lucky enough to have fresh blueberries at your disposal, it’s time to harvest and turn them into delicious homemade country treats! Here’s how you can get started with both picking and baking these sweet berries.
When to Harvest Blueberries
– Timing: Blueberries are ready to pick when they are fully ripe and blue.
– Color Check: The berries should be uniformly blue—avoid picking those that are still red or green.
– Gentle Picking: Hold the stem near the berry and gently pull. If it comes off easily, it’s ready to go!
Making Country Sweets with Blueberries
Here are a few simple ideas for turning those fresh blueberries into country-style desserts!
Blueberry Cobbler
– Mix fresh blueberries with sugar and a hint of lemon juice.
– Top with biscuit dough or a crumble topping and bake until golden and bubbly
– Blueberry JamCook blueberries with sugar and pectin, then can the mixture for a sweet, homemade jam that pairs perfectly with toast!
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Blueberry Muffins
– Whip up a batch of warm, soft blueberry muffins for breakfast or as a sweet snack.