Blueberries
Years ago, blueberries were sometimes called “star berries” because of the star shape at the blossom end. And these stars shine in summer’s spotlight.
- For a delightful difference, combine B.C. blueberries with other berries, such as raspberries, or with cherries.
- Toss these tasty berries into fresh salads.
- Add blueberries to pancakes and muffins; bake into pies or tarts; cook up enticing jams and preserves, or sauces to accompany meats—especially poultry.
- Native peoples taught early settlers how to make pemmican—a mixture of dried meat and blueberries. Today’s answer: mock mincemeat that starts with fresh blueberries and makes a yummy filling for pies and tarts.
- Juices from cooked blueberries sometimes produce unusual colours: green results from a reaction with baking soda; red from a reaction with acids such as lemon juice. These natural reactions are safe and do not affect the awesome flavour of the berries.
- Freeze blueberries for winter use. Place in single layer on shallow pan until frozen. Pour into resealable plastic bags and store in freezer.
- Easiest of all, just gobble fresh blues by the handful!
Check our Recipe section for more fresh ideas using B.C. blueberries.
