Recipes with Blueberries

Here are over 50 of the easy recipes with blueberries around! From savory to sweet treats for breakfast or dessert you’ll love them all. My favorite fruit that is so versatile in blueberry cobbler with cake mix, pancakes and more.

Is there any fruit other than blueberry that just screams summer?  No matter how you enjoy eat or cook with them (fresh or frozen), they’re great. These are the best blueberry recipes that you will love. (affiliate links present)

Not only are they absolutely delicious raw, but they are just as amazing when cooked and added to unique and fun dishes and recipes.  From cakes to crumbles, pies, and smoothies, side dishes, there are literally so many options. 

What to Make with Fresh Picked Blueberries

To get your taste buds ready, here are some of the best blueberry recipes, broken down into three areas of sweet, savory and drinks! But first we will begin with our blueberry muffin in a mug. It is just a hit with everyone who has ever made it!

They can be sweetened, tart or a fun addition to certain meat dishes and salads. Don’t forget all the refreshing blueberry beverages that you can make as well during the hot summer too. But wait, we even share a bunch of blueberry canned pie filling recipes so you can get the flavors all year round.

Dessert Recipes

I love using day old bread to make blueberry bread pudding as a dessert or breakfast for the fam bam. Change the fruit up and make a whole varieties of batches.

• Blueberry pie filling dump cake cupcakes are so cute and ever so moist with a dollop of whipped cream on top!
• Sour Cream blueberry banana muffins are amazing for breakfast.
  • Air fryer muffins can be made as a small batch too.
• You can make these frozen yogurt pops with fresh fruit are a sweet tart healthy treat.
• Use  blueberry sauce with pie filling to make this easy cinnamon roll monkey bread, or cherry cheesecake dip with graham crackers.
• Try our lemon blueberry loaf for brunch or dessert.

Or use the same duo for grab and go lemon blueberry cookies that the kids will love.

What can you make with blueberries that are going bad?

There are so many great options for sweet blueberry recipes that can be eaten at any point during the day. If yours are a bit soft it is a great idea to think of something to put them in because baking them will hide the fact that they are no longer plump.

1. Our Huckleberry cobbler can be made with blueberries
2. Breakfast Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
3. Easy Vegan Blueberry Muffins
4. Instant Pot Jam Recipe

How to Prevent Blueberries From Sinking in Muffins; The key to baking with fresh fruit like these is to coat the outsides lightly with flour before folding into your batter. This is an easy step to take that will help the berries stay in the center and near the top because the outsides are no longer slippery causing them to fall all the way down.

Another alternative if you don’t have that would be powdered sugar. Either way your best bet is to lay them on a few paper towels to absorb the excess moisture after rinsing them off. Then toss in a bowl to coat and use a slotted spoon to lift out. Fold in gently to avoid breaking the outsides open.

You can also add some vegetables into the mix with our zucchini blueberry muffins one morning. Or add oat bran for fiber with these blueberry bran muffins.

What to make with blueberries?

1. Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins are easy for those with celiac
2. You can make Blueberry Cheesecake in muffin tins with some pie filling on the top
3. We have used these to make the insides for Strudel Pastry
4. Mini Keto Blueberry Cheesecakes are super cute
5. Favorite Blueberry pie filling dump cake cupcakes seen here are so addicting!
6. How to make homemade popsicles is shared here. Use one berry or a mixture of a few for more colors and flavors.
7. Blueberry Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are great in the morning
8. Instant Pot pancake bites with blueberries inside

If you want to use your other machine, try air fryer blueberry pancakes with a few folded in gently with maple syrup.

What can you make with blueberries for dinner?

Looking for some main dish recipe options that give a taste of blueberry?  Look no further than these savory blueberry recipes. This is what I am talking about. There are some for breakfast but most are for actual meals which makes it really fun. Options for pork, salmon, and salads, you’re sure to find a best savory blueberry dish from the options listed below.

• Roast Pork Loin with Spicy Blueberry Glaze
• Love this Blueberry, Gin and Dill Cured Salmon
• Whisk together mashed fruit with a bit of balsamic and drizzle over our Beef Liver Recipe
• Grilled Corn and Blueberry Flatbread
• Delicious Blueberry Cornbread
• Crock-pot Blueberry Barbecue Chicken Wings

Don’t let the summer heat get you down.  Celebrate the wonderful flavors of juicy blueberries with one of these refreshing beverages!  You can opt-in for a fun lemonade, or a nice and creamy smoothie depending on your choice!  Sounds like a total win-win to me!

If a recipe calls for blackberries or any sort of berry really, you can substitute these for the flavor you want. They are super versatile that way. I like to use what I have on hand so I have done the same thing with all of our huckleberry recipes when it is that season.

Drinks

• Blueberry Grapefruit Smoothie
• Refreshing Blueberry-Mango Smoothie
• Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
• Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
• Fragrant Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

Throw a few into your Lipton sweet tea for texture and flavor with your strawberries.

How to save fresh blueberries

If you do have more than you can use up you can save them easily. I would only wash what you’re going to use. Refrigerate them to save longer and if you aren’t going to use them within a few days freeze them! That way kids can snack on them right out of the bag and when defrosted you can make all sorts of dishes out of them.

Defrosted they aren’t very pretty but work just as well for things that are baked or blended together with other ingredients like smoothies and such.

How do you freeze fresh blueberries for later use?

1. Wash the blueberries gently under cool running water if you plan to eat them directly later. However, unwashed blueberries may freeze better because moisture can lead to clumping.
2. Spread on a clean towel or paper towel and pat them dry. Excess moisture can cause them to clump together when frozen.
3. Spread the dried berries in a single layer on a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper. Place the tray in the freezer for 2–3 hours, or until completely frozen. This step prevents them from clumping together.
4. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Remove as much air as possible from the bag to prevent freezer burn. Use a vacuum sealer if you have one, or press out the air manually.
5. Label the container with the date. Frozen blueberries are best used within 6–12 months for optimal flavor and texture.