30 Recipes to Make with Fresh Blueberries
Updated: Apr. 16, 2021Toss blueberries in the slow cooker, pop them in the oven—these delicious treats range from classic to inventive. Whip one up today!
Cape Cod blueberry pie
We Northeasterners have been baking this pie since the 18th century. Settlers would’ve used little wild blueberries and topped it with cream. I do, too. —Nancy O’Connell, Biddeford, Maine
Luscious blueberry jam
This perfectly spreadable blueberry jam boasts a beautiful dark color with a sweet, seasonal flavor. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Glazed lemon blueberry muffins
Bursting with berries and drizzled with a light lemony glaze, these muffins are moist, tender, and truly something special. This is one recipe you simply must try for family and friends. —Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri
Blueberry romaine salad
I love to bring this delicious salad to school gatherings. The homemade dressing couldn’t be simpler, so I whip it up in advance and just give it a quick toss with the other ingredients when I get to any event. —Kris Bristol, Charlotte, Michigan
Blueberry French toast
This is the best breakfast dish I’ve ever tasted. Luscious blueberries are tucked into the French toast and in the sauce that goes over the top. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this dish reminds me of dessert. The recipe was shared with me by a local blueberry grower. —Patricia Walls, Aurora, Minnesota
Blueberry lemon trifle
A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don’t worry about heating up the oven—this trifle doesn’t require baking. —Ellen Peden, Houston, Texas
Blueberry banana bread
Blueberries and bananas combine in these tender, golden loaves. Whether you enjoy a slice as a snack or for breakfast, this bread is so flavorful, you won’t need butter. —Sandy Flick, Toledo, Ohio
Rhubarb-blueberry crumble
Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. —Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
Blueberry-dijon chicken
Blueberries and chicken may seem like a strange combination, but prepare to be pleasantly surprised. I add a sprinkling of minced fresh basil as the finishing touch. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Lemon blueberry biscuits
Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Blueberry fruit cobbler
As a child, I was reared on a small farm in southeast Georgia, and tobacco was our main crop. Now blueberries are the main crop in our small town, which has a blueberry festival each year. This recipe was the winner in 2008! —Evelyn Dunlap, Nicolls, Georgia
Patriotic fruit pizza
When strawberry season arrives, folks who know me anticipate this flavorful fruity dessert. It’s very pretty and always gets lots of compliments whenever I take it. —Amy Murdoch, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Skillet blueberry slump
My mother-in-law made a slump of wild blueberries with dumplings and served it warm with a pitcher of farm cream. We’ve been eating slump for nearly 60 years! —Eleanore Ebeling, Brewster, Minnesota
Blueberry upside-down skillet cake
Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe’s similar to a pineapple upside-down cake. It’s easy, light, and also great with cranberries. —Nettie Moore, Belfast, Maine
Blueberry pie with lemon crust
I just had to share this blueberry pie recipe. Mom and I have fun making it together, and I hope one day to be a great baker like she is. —Sara West, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Pork tenderloin with three-berry salsa
My husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a blueberry salsa. He was amazed at how tasty it was, so I came up with my own rendition without seeing or tasting what he had. It took several tries, but this is the delicious result. —Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California
Blueberry zucchini squares
I saw a bar recipe using apple and lemon peel on a muffin mix box. I tried it from scratch with shredded zucchini and fresh blueberries instead. It’s a nifty combo. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Blueberry ice cream
The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting, it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids, and four great-grandchildren think it tastes great. —Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick
Rhu-berry pie
I cook in a coffee shop, so I’m always looking for new and unique pies to serve my customers. The combination of blueberries and rhubarb in this recipe caught my eye and it was an instant best-seller. —Karen Dougherty, Freeport, Illinois
Blueberry-peach shortcakes
I like to freeze half of the shortcakes to enjoy later. With its juicy peaches, ripe blueberries, and fresh basil, this recipe is perfect for spring and summer. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Slow-cooked turkey with berry compote
We love to eat turkey at our house and this delicious dish is a great way to get all that yummy flavor without heating up the house; the berries make the perfect summer chutney. For browner turkey, broil for a few minutes before serving. —Margaret Bracher, Robertsdale, Alabama
