Blueberry Recipe Round-Up

Summer is flying by. The wild blueberries ripening on my own lakeshore are an indication that peak berry season is here.

I’m prepared for this sweet time of year, with my jam jars washed, and the chest freezer ready to be refilled with strawberries, raspberries and more.

Here’s a blueberry recipe round-up to inspire you in the kitchen as we head into late summer! From comforting muffins to a classic cobbler, there’s a special recipe here to enjoy today.

Blueberry Recipe Round-Up

Most people associate Nova Scotia with prime seafood, but I think it’s the wild blueberries that are the secret gem of the province. They are plentiful and sweet, available at the farmer’s markets in overflowing pints all July and into August.

We’re also home to the extra ordinary haskap, a boreal berry that thrives in our cool climate. Read more about it here. However this post is spotlighting the gorgeous blueberry.

Here’s how to highlight blueberries in your kitchen:

First Up: Blueberry Breakfast Recipes

Best Blueberry Muffins

A reliable recipe for classic homemade lemon blueberry muffins, with do-ahead options, plus tips + tricks for success. Everyone who makes them says they are the best they’ve ever had!

Get the recipe: Best Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Lavender Preserves

An intensely flavoured berry sauce, these decadent preserves are simple to make and can be used in many ways as a topping or syrup. Both ingredients grown on my small acreage and it’s the sweetest way to eat local.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lavender Preserves

Blueberry Lemonade Smoothie

This simple berry smoothie is an ideal nourishing snack for any time of day. Make a big batch and freeze as popsicles for a summertime treat.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Lemonade Smoothie

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Fresh Blueberries

Breakfast bowls are a year ’round favourite, simmered with oat or nut milk and piled high with fresh fruits, seeds, nuts and maple syrup. I love how fresh blueberries pair so well with the nutty quinoa. Batch cook your quinoa (you can even freeze it) and enjoy this gluten free and dairy free breakfast all summer long.

Get the recipe: Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Triple Berry Scones

Bake these with just blueberries, or use up any berries you have on hand. They are flaky and tender, with tangy pops of juicy berries. Exquisite!

Get the recipe: Triple Berry Scones

Spinach Crepes with Blueberry Compote

A Simple Bites family favourite! These delicate and vibrant crepes are one of my children’s most requested breakfasts on special occasions. You can also go with a Great, Basic Crepe recipe.

Get the recipe: Spinach Crepes with Maple-Stewed Blueberries

Sweet Summertime Blueberry Syrup

Get the recipe: Blueberry Syrup

Sweet Finish: Blueberry Desserts

My friend and Canadian food writer Lesley Chesterman says in her Substack that blueberries are best enjoyed baked instead of raw…”Because their flavour intensifies, which is why I’ll always be turning them into crumbles, cakes, pies and jam.”

I completely agree! Here are my favourite recipes for those sweeet blueberry bakes.

Blueberry Peach Cobbler

A seasonal, jammy fruit compote topped with a fluffy vanilla biscuit. Blueberry Peach Cobbler is late summer eating at its best!

Get the recipe: Farmer’s Market Blueberry Peach Cobbler

Wild Blueberry Slab Cheesecake

Wild blueberry jam is swirled into a New York-style cheesecake for a seasonal dessert that is decadent and delicious!

The recipe makes plenty to share, and freezes well, so make it in advance for dessert with friends.

Get the recipe: Wild Blueberry Slab Cheesecake

Blueberry Plum Sorbet

Who does’t love a refreshing treat on a hot day? The blueberry-plum flavour combination is one of my favourites because it is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. This vibrant summertime sorbet is SO simple to make.

Get the recipe: Muscavado Blueberry Plum Sorbet

Lemon Berry Stripe Cake

Blueberries are my favourite berry to cook down for this one-of-a-kind layer cake. The fruit puree is folded into the buttercream and drizzled down the sides of the cake. It’s an absolute showstopper!

Get the recipe: Lemon Berry Stripe Cake

Blueberry Pavlova

Any berry is delicious on my larger-than-life ‘slablova’, but wild blueberries steal the show in late July! My best advice would be to top your pavlova with a combination of fresh berries and my Blueberry Lavender Preserves.

Get the recipe: Slab Pavlova for a Crowd

Yogurt Sheet Cake with Summer Berries

This summer cake is so simple to make and spotlights the most beautiful fruits of the season. It also feeds a crowd, so keep this recipe for those August birthday parties!

Get the recipe: Yogurt Sheet Cake with Summer Berries

Triple Berry Crisp

Try this combination in fruit crisp form at least once this summer: wild blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Use my formula, make it in your largest pan, serve to to friends with a giant tub of vanilla ice cream.

Get the recipes: Triple Berry Campfire Crisp and Any Ingredient Fruit Crisp

Berries and Cream Mini Trifles

Layers of cake and custard, jam and fruit – topped off with whipped cream: these adorable individual berries & cream mini trifles are perfect for a picnic or backyard gathering.

Get the recipe: Berries and Cream Mini Trifles

Sour Cream Panna Cotta

I love a cool panna cotta on a hit summer day. It’s also a great do-ahead dessert for entertaining. Make in small jars and then top with fresh blueberries. Delicious with lavender as a flavouring option.

Get the recipe: Sour Cream Panna Cotta

Blueberry Salads and Savoury Recipes

Tossing a handful of blueberries into your summer salads adds sweetness, texture contrast and a healthy does of antioxidants.

Here are my favourite existing salad recipes that truly benefit from a pint of blueberries!

Spinach Feta Salad

Cucumber and Radish Salad with Pea Shoots

Roasted Beet & Blueberry Salad

Hollyhock Salad Dressing – served up on greens with blueberries, cucumber, feta and seeds.

Tomato Peach Caprese Salad with wild blueberries

Perhaps the best salad of all…a fresh tomato + peach Caprese salad with wild blueberries & thyme. When these ingredients are in peak season, this simple salad is transformed into an extraordinary dish.

Get the recipe: Tomato Peach Caprese with Wild Blueberries & Thyme

One more recipe…for the home canning enthusiasts!

Slow Cooker Blueberry Plum Butter

A simple recipe that makes an intense, tangy fruit butter with a thick, spreadable consistency.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Blueberry Plum Butter

What is everyone cooking and baking with blueberries this season? Share inspiration in the comments below.