Blueberries are always delicious, but especially when they're fresh, in-season, and grown right here in the Pacific Northwest. And those special berries are finally here.
As with any fresh, in-season fruit, we recommend simply enjoying it as-is. But, that doesn't mean you can't have fun in the kitchen and experiment with some berry delicious recipes!
Check out some of our favorite blueberry recipes to try including breakfast dishes, desserts, drinks, savory dishes, and sauces.
Blueberry Recipes: Breakfast
There's something about blueberries that makes them unbelievably breakfast-worthy. Maybe it's because they have the perfect amount of sweetness to get you perked up for the day, or maybe it's because they play so well with other breakfast foods. Either way, bluebs are worth eating first thing, so we've put together some of our favorite breakfast recipes featuring blueberries.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Blueberries
Sweet, juicy blueberries and tart sour cream balance each other out perfectly in this coffee cake recipe.
Though we highly recommend using fresh blueberries for this recipe, if you have a stash taking up space in the freezer, feel free to use those instead.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and stir in sour cream and vanilla.
Combine flour and baking powder and stir into the batter. Gently fold in the blueberries.
In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Fill the bundt pan with half the batter, sprinkle in half the pecan mix, then pour in the remaining batter and top with remaining pecan mix. Use a knife or fork to swirl the pecan mix into the cake batter.
Bake 60 minutes, or until a knife blade inserted in the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Savory Waffles with Blueberries and Mint
A little sweet and a little savory, this waffle recipe from Bob's Red Mill incorporates their paleo pancake and waffle mix, but feel free to sub in a traditional mix if you prefer that.
This recipe includes directions to make homemade paleo hollandaise sauce, which is always a hit during brunch.
Fresh mint and blueberries on top add a refreshing fruity element to this dish that balances out the savory sauce.
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Cake for breakfast? Why not?
This blueberry breakfast cake is light with a custard-like texture that's reminiscent of a dutch baby.
Ricotta cheese and sour cream add a creamy element while fresh, juicy blueberries add a punch of fruity sweetness.
Easy Blueberry Cream Scones
If you've always wanted to your hand at making scones, but felt too overwhelmed by the process, check out these easy blueberry cream scones.
This recipe calls for common pantry items like sugar, flour, oats, heavy cream, honey, eggs, and of course blueberries.
You don't need a special pan or fancy equipment. These scones turn out crumbly, sweet, and totally delicious.
Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes
Ricotta and ooey-gooey blueberries create a pancake that's saucy and flavorful rather than dry and bland.
Heat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit prior to making your pancakes, especially if you're making a big batch. Once they're cooked, transfer your pancakes to the pre-heated oven to keep them warm until they're ready to serve.
Serve these pancakes with scrambled eggs, homemade hashbrowns, and some of our housemade bacon or sausage.
Blueberry Bliss Breakfast Bowls with Freekeh
Vegan-friendly and full of nutrient-dense ingredients, these blueberry bliss breakfast bowls feature just a few simple ingredients, allowing the fresh blueberries to be the center of attention.
If you don't have freekeh on hand, but have oatmeal, feel free to sub that in. Or, mix freekeh and oatmeal for a unique texture and flavor combination.
The best part of breakfast bowls is that they're incredibly easy to customize, and really, you can toss in any fresh berries or fruits that you have on hand.
Find the full recipe at Forks Over Knives
Blueberry Recipes: Desserts & Drinks
Of course, blueberries also make for delectable desserts. They're sweet, flavorful, and contrast zesty and sour flavors perfectly.
And juicy blueberries work like a dream in co*cktails, too! Here are our favorite ways to use blueberries in both desserts and drinks.
Blueberry Peach Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce
When it's done correctly, bread pudding is perfectly creamy and has a soft, spongy texture that melts in your mouth.
Here, blueberries and peaches are used for an extra sweet element that's the best when the fruits are in season. And the white chocolate sauce is the figurative cherry on top!
Ingredients
1 loaf challah bread (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen peaches (about 2 peaches)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 large eggs
4 cups milk
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
5 tablespoons butter, in pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter. Layer slices of bread in the dish along with sliced peaches and blueberries. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Carefully pour this mixture over the top of the bread and fruit. Let stand for one hour, pressing down on the bread occasionally to help it absorb the liquid. Bake for 1 hour until the top begins to brown lightly and the liquid is mostly absorbed. Let pudding stand 15 minutes while you make the sauce.
Place chopped white chocolate, butter, and heavy cream in the top of a double boiler, over low heat. Melt chocolate, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and whisk to make a smooth sauce. Drizzle over slices of bread pudding and serve warm.
Blueberry Mint Swirl Popsicles
This recipe calls for just 6 ingredients and creates an art-like ice pop that's creamy, minty, and full of sweet blueberry flavor.
You'll need popsicle molds and popsicle sticks for this recipe.
Make these the day before your next barbecue, and bust them out when dinner is done. Everyone will love them!
Blueberry-Apple Cordials
You'll have to wait around a month to enjoy this drink, but the wait is totally worth it.
These blueberry-apple cordials are best enjoyed with sparkling wine or club soda, and help to step-up your at-home co*cktail game.
The cordial can be stored in the fridge for up to 6 months, so make them now while blueberries are in season, and serve it during the holidays!
Swirled Blueberry Lemon Thyme Cake
The best recipe is one that looks super fancy and special but is secretly super easy to make. This cake recipe from Half Baked Harvest is just that.
There are a lot of flavors going on in this cake, but they all compliment one another really well.
The combination of sweet blueberries, zesty lemon, herby thyme, and sour cream is perfectly balanced and creates a cake texture that's creamy and moist.
Blueberry Gin and Sage Punch
Though this punch recipe is intended for the winter holidays, we think it's the perfect co*cktail to enjoy when blueberries are fresh and in-season.
Pungent gin and zesty lemons pair well with herby sage and sweet blueberries for a co*cktail that's well-rounded and has a few different flavor profiles.
Not a fan of gin? Feel free to sub in vodka. Looking to make this recipe alcohol-free? Skip the prosecco and add in some sparkling grape juice.
Find the full recipe at Feasting at Home
Blueberry Recipes: Savory Dishes
Though you might not think of dishes like roasted chicken and BBQ ribs when you think of blueberries, utilizing fresh berries in savory dishes is absolutely delicious!
Generally, the blueberries are cooked down and used as a glaze or sauce for savory dishes. Here are some of our favorites.
Grilled Salmon with Blueberry Salsa
Salmon takes on sweet flavors incredibly well, especially when you use a squeeze of fresh citrus and a slice of butter.
Here, blueberries are made into salsa and added on top of salmon. Serve this meal with roasted potatoes and a local salad.
Ingredients
4 4-ounce salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch of salt
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 large jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Heat the grill. Place the salmon skin-side down on a plate and rub with olive oil, sprinkle with chipotle pepper and salt; let stand.
In a medium bowl, combine the blueberries, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Stir vigorously, coarsely mashing some of the blueberries to release the juice.
When the grill is hot, use tongs to swab the grate with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Place the salmon on the hot grill, skin-side up. Let the salmon cook until it has grill marks and the edges look browned, about 3 minutes. Carefully lift each fillet and turn over. Close the lid of the grill and cook about 4 minutes more for thin, wild-caught fillets, longer for farm-raised salmon. When the fish is just cooked through, transfer to a clean platter. Top each fillet with about a quarter cup of salsa, and serve hot.
Blueberry Basil Balsamic Mozzarella Crisps
Fruit and cheese are often paired together, and with good reason! Salty cheese and sweet blueberries create that sweet and salty contrast that's simply too good to resist.
Here, the concept of fruit and cheese pairings is taken to a whole other level to create an appetizer that has elements of bruschetta, grilled cheese, and toast slathered in jam.
Serve these at your next summer BBQ to impress your guests.
Roasted Turkey Breast with Blueberry Balsamic Glaze
In this savory dish, blueberries are combined with balsamic vinegar to create a fruit glaze for roasted turkey breast.
The ingredients for the turkey breast itself are all common pantry staples, while the glaze itself does require a couple ingredients you might not have on hand like fried figs and whole grain mustard.
Serve this turkey with oven-roasted potatoes and your favorite greens.
Grilled Peach and Blueberry Pasta Salad
This vegan-friendly pasta salad incorporates a lot of different flavors and textures, including grilled peaches and local blueberries.
Arugula adds a peppery, zesty element to this pasta salad to balance out the fruit.
Sub in chickpea noodles for the whole grain penne if you're looking to add more protein.
Blueberry-Glazed Ribs
Here's another recipe that transforms fresh blueberries into a sweet glaze for a savory dish.
Sweet and sticky ribs are no new concept, but using fresh berries as opposed to a pre-made BBQ sauce is definitely not the normal method.
The best part about this rib recipe is that you don't even need a grill. Your oven's broiler will do the job!
Spinach Salad with Steak & Blueberries
In the summer, a steak salad is a great way to get your protein while still enjoying a meal that's cool and refreshing.
Here, blueberries are used not only as a salad topping, but they're also used to create the homemade dressing.
This salad can be customized to add whatever toppings you like, but don't skip the blueberries, they're arguably the best part!
Find the full recipe at EatingWell
Blueberry Recipes: Jams & Sauces
With their juicy, sweet texture, blueberries are the perfect fruit for making jams, sauces, jellies, marinades, and so much more.
Whether you have a craving for some fruity sauce or just have a lot of blueberries that you don't know what to do with, check out some of our favorite recipes.
Blueberry Chia Jam
In this jam recipe, chia seeds are a substitute for pectin to create that jammy texture that you need to make blueberries so easily spreadable.
Chia seeds also give this jam an extra boost of protein without affecting the flavor of the recipe.
Slather this jam on everything from toast and pancakes to barbecued chicken or ribs.
Blueberry Ketchup
Okay, blueberry ketchup might sound bizarre, but hear us out.
Traditionally, ketchup has lots of added sugar, and here, naturally sweet blueberries fill the void that's usually taken up by granulated sugar.
Serve this ketchup as you would with the tomato version: on burgers, hot dogs, or alongside french fries.
Or you know, on the other things you put ketchup on. We won't judge.
Blueberry Compote with Mint
Compote is one of those things that is super versatile and can be used to top off all sorts of different desserts.
This minty blueberry compote calls for just 5 simple pantry ingredients and is super easy to toss together, no fancy occasion required.
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