31 Blueberry Recipes to Make Summer a Little Sweeter
You can find blueberries at the grocery store year-round, but they’re at their best in summer. Showcase your market haul in our best blueberry recipes, from tender blueberry muffins for your morning table to a jammy blueberry pie to end the night.
But remember, while blueberries are great on their own, they’re even better when combined with complementary ingredients. Our favorite blueberry recipes are full of smart pairings: Lemon zest brightens a batch of blueberry-corn muffins; blueberry and lavender team up in a tart, fragrant shrub; and coriander adds bright earthiness to blueberry-nectarine pie.
Whether you’re looking for tried-and-true blueberry desserts, fresh brunch ideas, or even a cocktail or two, we’ve got you covered.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt1/31Classic Blueberry Muffins
Sometimes you want a blueberry recipe from off the beaten path, but sometimes you want a tried-and-true classic. This pastry comes from the latter category. Sour cream in the batter makes for a tender muffin with a hint of tang, while a sprinkling of sugar adds a little crunch.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich3/31Blueberry Compote
Spoon this lemon-spiked blueberry sauce over French toast, pancakes, vanilla ice cream, or straight onto your tongue.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert4/31Amethyst Sour
This twist on a classic whiskey sour gets its vibrant hue and bright, subtle sweetness from blueberry syrup.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert6/31Vegan Panna Cotta
Most panna cotta recipes are set with gelatin; this one uses kuzu, a plant-based starch found in many Japanese dishes. The juicy blueberry sauce on top would be equally delicious spooned over yogurt or ice cream.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart8/31No-Fuss Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These vegan muffins stay moist, tender, and completely plant-based thanks to vegetable oil, oat milk, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Don’t skip the lemon zest, which brightens the muffin batter.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton9/31Blueberry-Lavender Shrub
Stir this tart, floral, tangy shrub into any number of summer cocktails or, for a nonalcoholic option, glasses of seltzer.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich10/31Blueberry-Nectarine Lattice Pie
Blueberries and lemon are a classic combination, but have you tried blueberries and grapefruit? The other citrus juice keeps the long-baked blueberry and stone fruit filling fresh and zingy. Coriander (also known as blueberry’s best friend) adds a complex flavor and aroma.
Photo by Tara O'Brady12/31Blueberry-Ginger Slab Biscuits
These pillowy tray biscuits are striped with blueberry jam and candied ginger, but you can use any combination of preserves, dried fruit, or nuts that you have on hand. It’s one of our favorite recipes to feed a brunch crowd.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich13/31Wild Blueberry Pie With Almond Crumble Topping
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell14/31Blueberry Lemon Corn Muffins
Savory cornmeal meets bright lemon zest in this combo muffin recipe that comes together with just a few basic ingredients. We’ve also tested these muffins with almond milk and oat milk—in terms of flavor and texture, oat was the better substitute for dairy.
