Source: FomaA, AdobeStockBlueberries are most often eaten fresh, but they also make wonderful pancakes, syrniki, casseroles, compotes, or jams. They are also great in pies, muffins, pancakes, and other baked goods. Moreover, blueberries are a healthy and delicious ingredient for smoothies. We're sharing 20 original recipes!
1. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruLike other delicate berries, blueberries don't need to be cooked for a long time.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 220 g sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar, mash them slightly, and leave for a couple of hours. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and add citric acid. Seal the jam in a sterilized jar.
2. Blueberry Muffin with Vegetable Oil
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn easy-to-make muffin from readily available ingredients – you must try it.
You will need: 3 eggs, 100 g sugar, 140 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 100 g blueberries, 60 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy, add oil, then flour with baking powder. Fold blueberries into the batter and bake the muffin for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, then for another 20 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.
3. Syrniki with Blueberries
Source: dzen.ruSyrniki are great because you can add almost any filling to them.
You will need: 350 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 150 g blueberries, 3 tbsp sugar, 3-4 tbsp semolina, 3-4 tbsp flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, egg, and sugar. Add semolina, flour, and baking powder. Gently fold in the blueberries and let everything sit for about 5-10 minutes. Form and fry the syrniki on both sides until golden brown over medium heat.
4. Blueberry and Apple Compote for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruA very harmonious combination of garden fruits and berries.
You will need: 300 g blueberries, 300 g apples, 1 tsp citric acid, 250 g sugar, 2 L water.
Preparation: Place blueberries and sliced apples into a jar, pour boiling water over them, and leave for 10 minutes. Drain the water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil. Add citric acid, pour the resulting syrup back into the jar, and seal.
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5. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Blueberries
Source: klublady.ruA classic cottage cheese casserole, but with a berry filling.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 5 tbsp sugar, 150 g blueberries, vanilla.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with eggs and add sugar with vanilla. Blend the mixture until smooth, pour into a heatproof dish, and sprinkle with blueberries. Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 200-220 degrees Celsius.
6. Yogurt and Blueberry Smoothie
Source: about-tea.ruMuch tastier and healthier than store-bought yogurts with artificial flavors.
You will need: 120 g blueberries, 200 ml natural yogurt, 1-2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Sort, wash, and dry the blueberries. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
7. Blueberry Pancakes with Milk
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruEven slightly soured milk will work.
You will need: 1 egg, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 200 g blueberries, 2 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk milk, egg, flour, and baking powder. Add sugar or sweetener if desired. Stir in blueberries and fry the pancakes on both sides over medium heat.
8. Summer Blueberry Compote
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruFor a richer compote, let it cool under the lid.
You will need: 250 g blueberries, 200 g sugar, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and add the blueberries. Bring to a second boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the compote from heat and let it steep.
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9. Salad with Blueberries and Goat Cheese
Source: za-edoy.ruYou can also make a salad with blue cheese.
You will need: 1/2 purple onion, 100 g salad greens, 200 g blueberries, 1 pear, 100 g goat cheese, olive oil.
Preparation: Slice the onion into thin strips, and the pear into thin wedges, crumble the cheese. Tear the salad greens, arrange all ingredients on top, and drizzle the salad with olive oil.
10. Blueberries with Sugar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruPrepared without cooking, so store the preserve in a cold and dark place.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 250 g sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Blend blueberries with sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and seal the preserve in sterilized jars.
11. Fruit and Blueberry Pie
Source: pinterest.comA rich filling of summer fruits and berries that will surely impress everyone.
You will need: 280 g flour, 250 ml kefir, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 100 g blueberries, 2-3 plums, 1 peach, 1 apricot, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with both types of sugar until fluffy. Add kefir, lemon zest, then the dry ingredients. Pour half of the batter into a mold, arrange the sliced fruits and berries, and then pour the remaining batter over them. Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Blueberry Milkshake
Source: smuzibar.ruAnd how delighted children will be with this milkshake! Especially on hot days.
You will need: 300 g blueberries, 100 g ice cream, 1 cup milk.
Preparation: Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of milk to your taste.
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13. Blueberry Jam with Honey
Source: pinterest.comAs a special touch, you can add a large spoon of lavender blossoms.
You will need: 700 g blueberries, 200 g honey, 1/2 lemon.
Preparation: Place blueberries in a saucepan, add honey, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a boil and cook the jam over medium heat until thickened. Mash it with a blender or a potato masher during the process. Seal in sterilized jars.
14. Banana Blueberry Pancakes
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIf the bananas are ripe enough, you won't need any sugar at all.
You will need: 1.5 cups milk, 2 bananas, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/3 cup blueberries.
Preparation: Blend bananas, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Mix the dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Gently fold in the blueberries and fry the pancakes on both sides in a greased pan.
15. Blueberry Kefir Smoothie
Source: postila.ruThis drink is best served moderately chilled, but not ice-cold.
You will need: 5 tbsp blueberries, 1 tbsp heavy sour cream, 1/2 lemon, 3/4 cup kefir, sugar or sweetener.
Preparation: Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
16. Sweet Yeast Bread with Blueberries
Source: pinterest.comThis recipe will definitely be among the top original berry baked goods.
You will need: 300 ml milk, 25 g sugar, 1.5 tsp dry yeast, 140 g butter, 500 g flour, 100 g brown sugar, 200 g blueberries, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast and 25 g sugar in warm milk, and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Mix sifted flour with salt, add grated butter, and rub the mixture into crumbs. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and knead the dough. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour and then roll it into a sheet.
Cut the dough into 4 strips. Brush each strip with butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, and top with blueberries. Stack the strips on top of each other and flatten slightly.
Cut them into 6 pieces and place these pieces tightly next to each other in a baking dish, cut side up. Cover with a towel and let rise for half an hour. Bake the bread for 30-45 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
17. Blueberry and Blackberry Crumble
Source: fitonapp.comA wonderful healthy recipe with fresh berries, oatmeal, and almonds.
You will need: 200 g blueberries, 200 g blackberries, 300 g rolled oats, 150 g almond flour, 1 lime, 7 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Place blueberries and blackberries in a baking dish, and drizzle with lime juice and 3-4 spoons of honey. Mix rolled oats and almond flour. Add oil and the remaining honey, mix again, and sprinkle this mixture over the berries. Bake the crumble for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Blueberry and Date Smoothie
Source: about-tea.ruRegular milk can be replaced with your favorite plant-based milk, like almond milk.
You will need: 250 g blueberries, 120 g bananas, 2 dates, 20 g chia seeds, 2 pinches of cinnamon, 350 ml milk.
Preparation: Wash, peel, and sort the fruits and berries. Put everything into a blender, pour in the milk, add chia seeds with cinnamon, and blend the smoothie until smooth.
19. Creamy Blueberry Ice Cream
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruWe recommend freezing it in popsicle molds – it's very convenient.
You will need: 250 ml 35% cream, 1 sachet vanilla sugar, 140 g powdered sugar, 200 g blueberries.
Preparation: Whisk cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Separately mash blueberries into a puree, mix it with the cream, and whisk again. Pour into molds and place the ice cream in the freezer.
20. Blueberry Muffins
Source: eatthis.comA few pinches of cinnamon and nutmeg will make your favorite muffins much more original.
You will need: 120 g butter, 300 g flour, 250 g sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup blueberries, 120 ml milk.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients and add 2 spoons of this mixture to the blueberries. Separately whisk softened butter with sugar. Continuing to whisk, beat in the eggs one by one, then pour in the milk. Add the dry ingredients and fold in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into muffin cups and bake the muffins for about 25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.