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Blueberry recipes are healthy and delicious! Blueberries are the king of nutrition containing many naturally occurring antioxidants
such as Vitamins C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, fiber and potassium. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. In addition, blueberries also contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Delicious to eat fresh off of the bush, frozen as snacks or to use in recipes, blueberries are an ideal way to get valuable vitamins and minerals without sacrificing taste.
The freshest and most inexpensive way to have a plentiful supply of blueberries for blueberry recipes is to grow your own, and with over 100 varieties of blueberries there is one to suit your needs. Always grow your blueberries organically to avoid any unnecessary pesticides or chemicals. Popular blueberry varieties for fresh eating and to use in blueberry recipes include:
Blueberries may be used in a variety of recipes such as jellies, jams, blueberry pies, muffins, snack foods, and cereals. Ripe
blueberries should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator where they will keep for about a week, although they will be freshest if consumed within a few days. Always check berries before storing and remove any damaged berries to prevent the spread of mold. But don't wash berries until right before eating as washing will remove the bloom that protects the berries' skins from degradation. If kept out at room temperature for more than a day, the berries may spoil.
Ripe blueberries can also be frozen, and eaten late frozen as a quick snack or used in blueberry recipes such as muffins, pies and cobblers. Before freezing, wash, drain and remove any damaged berries. Spread the berries out on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen, then put the berries in a plastic bag for storage in the freezer. Berries should last up to a year in the freezer.
Blueberry recipes are healthy and delicious! Blueberries are the king of nutrition containing many naturally occurring antioxidants
such as Vitamins C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, fiber and potassium. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. In addition, blueberries also contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Delicious to eat fresh off of the bush, frozen as snacks or to use in recipes, blueberries are an ideal way to get valuable vitamins and minerals without sacrificing taste.
The freshest and most inexpensive way to have a plentiful supply of blueberries for blueberry recipes is to grow your own, and with over 100 varieties of blueberries there is one to suit your needs. Always grow your blueberries organically to avoid any unnecessary pesticides or chemicals. Popular blueberry varieties for fresh eating and to use in blueberry recipes include:
- Chandler Blueberry which holds the distinction for yielding the world's largest blueberries,
- Rubel Blueberry, a native blueberry that has the highest amount of antioxidants and a wonderful, wild flavor,
- Northcountry Blueberry which is a dwarf blueberry bush that only grows to 2 1/2 feet tall and is ideal to grow in a patio container.
Blueberries may be used in a variety of recipes such as jellies, jams, blueberry pies, muffins, snack foods, and cereals. Ripe
blueberries should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator where they will keep for about a week, although they will be freshest if consumed within a few days. Always check berries before storing and remove any damaged berries to prevent the spread of mold. But don't wash berries until right before eating as washing will remove the bloom that protects the berries' skins from degradation. If kept out at room temperature for more than a day, the berries may spoil.
Ripe blueberries can also be frozen, and eaten late frozen as a quick snack or used in blueberry recipes such as muffins, pies and cobblers. Before freezing, wash, drain and remove any damaged berries. Spread the berries out on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen, then put the berries in a plastic bag for storage in the freezer. Berries should last up to a year in the freezer.
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