With blueberries around the region ripe for the picking, there’s no better time to incorporate this tiny yet mighty fruit into recipes galore. We’re sharing nine of our favorite ways to savor these juicy gems for National Blueberry Day, July 8, and all season long.
1. Blueberry Shortcakes
Buttermilk biscuits and berries make a heavenly match for dessert.
2. Blueberry Swirl Freezer Pie
This frozen pie from Southern Cast Iron is silky smooth, not too sweet, and almost too pretty to eat.
3. Blueberry-Basil Chicken Salad
Dollop our summer-inspired chicken salad on lettuce leaves or crisp crackers.
Pair ice cream with ginger ale for this frothy refresher with tantalizing herbal notes, shared by Victoria magazine.
6. Blueberry- and Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Featured by Louisiana Cookin’, this refreshing summer dessert is creamy, tangy, and chilled to perfection.
8. Peach-Blueberry Trifle
Layer fluffy pound cake with the brightest fruits of the season for a showstopping treat.
9. Blueberry-Ginger Tartlets
Fresh ginger and allspice complement the sweet blueberry filling of these tasty tartlets from our sister magazine TeaTime.
What do you make or bake at the peak of blueberry season? Share your ideas with us by tagging @SouthernLadyMag on Instagram and Facebook.
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