Keeping a bag or tub of these versatile little berries in your freezer at all times will mean you’ll never be at a loss for ideas, inspiration or a nutritious snack.
• For an elegant side dish, whip up a quick compote of wild blueberries, maple syrup and port to serve with pork, duck or game meats. To make a beautifully simple dessert, simmer blueberries with maple syrup or honey, then drizzle the warm mixture over the best-quality vanilla ice cream you can find. Behind the bar, dazzle guests with a frozen blueberry daiquiri.
• Blueberries are the star of any brunch, from a blueberry yogurt smoothie to fresh muffins served piping hot from the oven to an easy homemade preserve. For an everyday healthy treat, toss a handful into your morning oatmeal or cereal.
• Wild blueberries are the natural choice for baking. Their skin is thicker than that of their cultivated counterpart, so they hold their shape in quick breads or cakes and won’t turn the batter blue. Added bonus: more skin equals more good-for-you fibre!
Did you know?
During blueberry season, bears will eat nothing but. Biologists have tracked bears that have trekked more than 20 km a day on an empty stomach to sniff out a berry patch.
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