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I am a total blueberry enthusiast. They are so versatile, and as a gal who is focusing on smaller meals that keep me satiated, blueberries are the perfect addition to my day. Not to mention they are amazing in sweet and savory dishes. Add them to a rainbow salad, pancakes, or make a quick frozen treat.
There are truly endless ways to enjoy this fabulous fruit. In my cookbook, I have a delicious blueberry crumble which is one of my absolute favorite Spring desserts. For a twist on a blueberry crisp, try these individual blueberry crisps. On the blog, we have our popular blueberry lemon loaf and blueberry lemon cake. They are truly the star of any Spring dessert table. They feel light and delicious but still indulgent. Not to mention they are both gluten free!
We decided to create this blueberry compote and it is truly a Magic Elixir. You can put it on top of toast and cottage cheese for the perfect high protein snack. It’s delicious on top of pancakes like these sourdough pancakes. Pair it with your favorite cheese on a grilled cheese for a fantastic sweet and savory sandwich. Mix it with some chocolate and store it in the freezer for a lovely little snack. There’s so many amazing ways to use it, and it’s the perfect way to bring the freshness of Spring produce into your kitchen. It truly makes blueberries the star of the show.
If you know me, you know I’m passionate about supporting farmers and farmworkers. I love to know where my food comes from and understand how its grown. Blueberries are grown all across California, and they are harvested multiple times between April and June. When blueberry bushes are first planted, they take three to four years to mature, but once mature, they can produce fruit for up to 30 years.
California’s amazing farmers and farmworkers harvest all fresh blueberries by hand to protect the delicate fruit. I love knowing such care and dedication goes into the fruit we eat, and it makes it so much more special to bring it into our kitchen to enjoy. You can learn more about California Grown blueberries here.
There are so many ways to use your blueberry compote. Use it in a blueberry mojito, as a condiment on your charcuterie board, as a topping on vanilla ice cream or cheesecake, or as a replacement for maple syrup on waffles or french toast. For higher protein options, spoon it into oatmeal or greek yogurt.