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You can crush blueberries for jam by hand with a potato masher, or in a pot over heat, or even with a food processor, depending on the texture you want.   The goal is to break the berries so they release their natural pectin and juices, which helps the jam set properly without adding a … Read more

You can cross pollinate blueberry plants by transferring pollen from the flower of one variety to the flower of another compatible variety.   This simple act mimics what bees and other pollinators do naturally in the wild, and it’s the key to getting a bigger, better harvest.   If you’ve ever wondered how to cross … Read more

Cooking fresh blueberries is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do in the kitchen, whether you’re baking a pie, simmering a sauce, or just making a warm bowl of oatmeal feel fancy.   Fresh blueberries are naturally sweet, juicy, and loaded with antioxidants, so they don’t need much help to taste … Read more

To cook fresh blueberries for a cobbler, you simply need to toss them with sugar, a thickener, and a little acid before baking them under a biscuit topping.   This method helps the berries release their juices and turn into a thick, syrupy filling instead of a watery mess.   Whether you’re using wild berries … Read more

To cover blueberries from birds, you need to block their access with netting, scare tactics, or protective structures.   Birds love blueberries just as much as we do, and they’re often bold enough to swoop in right when the fruit is perfectly ripe.   If you’ve ever walked out to your blueberry bushes expecting a … Read more

To cook blueberry sausage, you simply combine ground meat with fresh or dried blueberries and your favorite seasonings, then form the mixture into patties or stuff it into casings.   It sounds a little unusual if you’ve never tried it, but the sweet and savory combination is absolutely delicious.   The natural sweetness of the … Read more