Summer is blueberry season, and nothing beats the flavor (and nutrients) of freshly harvested berries. Our family loves to go blueberry picking at this time of year, and we’re always looking for new recipes to use up the huge harvest we always bring home. Today, I want to share my favorite fresh blueberry recipes, starting with our favorite: clafoutis.
25+ Delicious Blueberry Recipes to Make All Summer Long
1. Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that you can make with a variety of fruits – in this case, blueberries. The berries are cooked in a custard-like batter, which is divine. This dessert is similar to a galette or crostata in that it’s made with simple baking ingredients. You’ll need fresh blueberries (of course), flour, butter, whole milk, cherries, vanilla, sugar and eggs.
2. Blueberry Cobbler
You can’t have a list of blueberry recipes without cobbler. This old-fashioned recipe is super easy to make, and everyone will love it. You’ll need all of the classic baking ingredients, along with cornstarch (to make the blueberry sauce), buttermilk, cinnamon and lemon juice.
This cobbler is really the perfect dessert for any summer meal. Make sure that you use fresh blueberries for this dish. Frozen ones will add extra liquid and make it harder to create that thick blueberry sauce you want.
3. Blueberry Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing
When most of us think about blueberry recipes, we think about breakfast or dessert. But blueberries are also a great addition to salads. I love this recipe because it’s healthy and flavorful.
This salad calls for arugula, and while you can certainly use whatever lettuce you want, the peppery flavor of these greens really complements the other flavors
You’ll also need some avocado, cucumbers, onion, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and a simple homemade lemon dressing that’s delicious.
4. Spicy Blueberry Burgers
Here’s a fun recipe to try if you’re grilling burgers. These burgers are topped with a delicious blueberry sauce and jalapeno aioli for a mix of sweet, spicy and savory.
The blueberry sauce is really easy to make, and I highly recommend using fresh berries over frozen.
And instead of using regular cheese for your burgers, I recommend using feta instead. The flavor combination is perfect.
5. Homemade Blueberry Jam
If you have a lot of blueberries that you need to use up, make jam. It’s easier than you think to make, and it’s so much tastier than store-bought jam.
To make homemade blueberry jam, you need just three ingredients:
- Fresh blueberries
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
Use your fresh jam on toast, biscuits, scones, waffles – however you want.
6. Homemade Blueberry Bagels
If you’re feeling adventurous and want more complicated fresh blueberry recipes, why not try your hand at making blueberry bagels?
Homemade bagels take time – mostly just waiting for the dough to rise – but they are so worth it.
Along with fresh berries, you’ll need dry yeast, sugar, bread flour, vanilla extract and water.
7. Flourless Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
Here’s a super healthy way to use up your fresh blueberries – breakfast cookies. These cookies are super soft and only take four ingredients:
- Rolled oats
- Peanut butter
- Bananas
- Fresh blueberries
Just mix all of the ingredients together, bake for 10-12 minutes, and enjoy!
8. Basil Blueberry Ricotta Bruschetta
If you’re having a party or gathering with friends, bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer to serve. But forget the classic tomato variation. Try this blueberry and ricotta version, which is bursting with flavor.
The best part? It’s so easy to make this recipe. You’ll need fresh berries, honey, lemon juice, French bread, olive oil, ricotta cheese, fresh basil and balsamic glaze.
9. Lemon Blueberry Tart
Tarts are such a fun way to use up fresh fruit, and they’re a fresh summer dessert that everyone will love. Don’t let the idea of making a tart intimidate you. It’s so easy! The shortbread crust only requires a few ingredients (butter, flour, vanilla, salt and sugar) and a little patience.
The blueberry sauce and lemon-based filling are the perfect complement to the shortbread crust.
10. Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad
Our family loves to add blueberries to salads, and they pair surprisingly well with feta and goat cheese. This recipe also incorporates pecans, fresh red onions, grilled chicken and romaine lettuce.
You can use any nut, green or protein you like for this dish, but these flavors pair really well together.
Top with the homemade dressing included with this recipe – it’s perfect.
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11. Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake
Greek yogurt cakes are so delicious and surprisingly refreshing for summer. This recipe adds both fresh blueberries and peaches.
You’ll need basic baking ingredients, a 9” round cake pan and low-fat, unflavored Greek yogurt.
We like to top this cake with powdered sugar for a little extra sweetness.
12. Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Here’s a new salmon recipe to try this summer, and you can cook the entire meal on a single sheet pan (how easy!)
The combination of balsamic vinegar, honey, blueberries and veggies, along with the salmon, makes for a perfect summer dish.
13. Watermelon Blueberry Salad
Who says fresh blueberry recipes have to be complicated? This salad is our go-to when we want something light and fresh to snack on.
Just mix blueberries with chopped watermelon and mint. Top with honey and lime for a tasty dish that everyone will love.
14. Blueberry Lemonade
We love making homemade lemonade, and adding fresh blueberries to the mix adds a unique flavor.
For this recipe, all you need is fresh blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water. Add fresh slices of lemons and whole berries to your glasses for garnish.
15. Chilled Blueberry Soup
Blueberry soup? Don’t knock it until you try it. This dish is perfect for summer and is more of a dessert or breakfast than anything else.
You’ll need fresh blueberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, ginger and yogurt.
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16. Lemon Blueberry Bars
Lemons and blueberries really are the perfect pair, and this recipe combines both flavors into delicious bars that you can enjoy as a snack, dessert or even for breakfast.
The crust uses simple gluten-free baking ingredients. For the filling, this recipe calls for arrowroot starch, maple sugar and coconut cream to give it a healthy twist.
17. Blueberry Thyme Gin Fizz
Do you have five minutes? If so, this blueberry thyme gin fizz recipe is a great way to relax and tastes great, too. Gin and club soda are added to your glass, followed by a mixture of fresh blueberries, lemon slices, thyme, lemon juice and syrup.
18. Blueberry Shortcakes
I almost feel guilty adding shortcakes to this fresh blueberry recipes list, but you’re going to love bringing this out for brunch or on a picnic. A shortcake pan is needed, and you’ll need the typical baking ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla, butter, milk, eggs and blueberries.
The recipe also offers a delish option for a lemon glaze.
19. Blueberry Beet Salad
Refreshing doesn’t even begin to describe this recipe. If you love salads, you’ll appreciate how quick and healthy this salad will be. You’ll need just a handful of ingredients that you’ll mix together, including blueberries, balsamic vinegar, cucumber, red onions, feta, walnuts and greens of your choice.
20. 4 Ingredient Blueberry Pops
Blueberry pops are a nice way to cool off and will require popsicle sticks, but the ingredient list is simple: yogurt, blueberries, honey and milk. And while you’ll mix the ingredients together and cook in a pan, you’ll only need to pour the mixture into the mold before freezing.
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21. Fresh Blueberry Lemonade
Grab your glasses and put them in the freezer so that your drink is ice cold from the first sip. Tart, sweet and overflowing with flavor, you’ll need raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, lemon slices and mint.
Add a sweetener of your choice and prepare with enough time to chill for at least an hour. You’ll need a sauce pan to heat the liquid and a pitcher to pour it into when it’s ready.
22. Flank Steak With Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
If you’re looking for fresh blueberry recipes for your steak dinner, you’ve come to the right spot. You’ll make a balsamic sauce from balsamic vinegar, blueberries, brown sugar and fresh lemon juice that you’ll drizzle on top of your flank steak for a delightful, fresh flavor.
23. Blueberry Pie Cookies
If you want a sweet treat, try these blueberry pie cookies. You’ll need a little over an hour to make these “cookies,” and the recipe calls for only fresh ingredients. Store-bought pie crusts are major time savers, but homemade crusts always taste better.
Ingredients include butter, blueberries, water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, ground cinnamon and salt.
24. Lavender Glazed Blueberry Scones
I never thought of making scones during the summer, but here we are. Whether you eat these for breakfast with a cup of coffee or for lunch, the interesting flavors will delight your tastebuds.
Prep time is just 25 minutes, and you’ll need quite a few ingredients, including:
- Lavender extract
- Vanilla extract
25. Blueberry Hand Pies
A delish hand pie is a nice treat after a long day. You’ll need pie crusts, which you can make at home or buy from the store, and the rest is a simple mix of fresh blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon, vanilla extract and eggs.
The recipe calls for using a Silpat Mat, which will make cleanup quick and easy.
26. Blueberry Soft Serve
A cold summer treat that has just five ingredients and will cool you off? It sounds too good to be true, but that’s exactly what this recipe offers. You can make this frozen yogurt in just ten minutes, and you can make it dairy or non-dairy if you like.
What will you need to get started?
- Unsweetened, plain yogurt
- Frozen blueberries
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
And you’ll need a blender to mix the ingredients well. Serve in a bowl or cone – it’s up to you.
