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Home » Produce guides » 75 blueberry recipes & flavor pairings

Modified: Jul 1, 2022 by Vee

75 blueberry recipes & flavor pairings

Bowl of fresh blueberries

Love a classic blueberry pie recipe? Or looking for a unique twist like adding cornflakes to a muffin, or lemon filling in a blueberry layer cake? This seasonal collection has over 75 fresh blueberry recipes for you to enjoy.

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  • Blueberry & lemon
  • Blueberry & corn
  • Blueberries & peaches
  • Floral
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers
  • Salads
  • Dinner
  • Muffins
  • Pies & crisps
  • Frozen desserts
  • Cakes, cookies, bars & everything else
  • Drinks
  • More recipes & resources

Blueberry & lemon

Lemon and blueberries are a classic flavor pairing - the bright citrus flavor of lemon complements the sweeter berry flavor without competing for attention. Lemon also helps spruce up bland-tasting blueberries - so if you get a pint of mediocre berries, try one of these recipes.

Blueberry lemon thyme muffins recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Blueberry lemon thyme muffins
Blueberry cakes with lemon curd & cream cheese frosting recipe by Carlsbad Cravings
Blueberry cakes with lemon curd & cream cheese frosting
Blueberry lemonade recipe by The View from Great Island
Blueberry lemonade
Blueberry pancakes with lemon sauce recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Blueberry pancakes with lemon sauce
Blueberry, brie & lemon curd grilled cheese recipe by Two Peas & Their pod
Blueberry, brie & lemon curd grilled cheese
Lemon blueberry parfaits recipe by Baking a Moment
Lemon blueberry parfaits

Blueberry & corn

Blueberry and corn pairings have been more common in southern recipes, but has been gaining popularity (for good reasons!). They taste incredible together - if you think it sounds strange, start with one of the muffin recipes below and you'll be convinced!

Polenta bites with spicy blueberry jalapeno corn relish recipe by Eats Well with Others
Polenta bites with spicy blueberry jalapeno corn relish
Blueberry cornmeal crisp recipe by Vanilla And Bean
Blueberry cornmeal crisp
Corn and blueberry salad with savory granola and herb vinaigrette recipe by Floating Kitchen
Corn and blueberry salad with savory granola and herb vinaigrette
Blueberry cornflake muffins recipe by Hummingbird High
Blueberry cornflake muffins
Sweet corn ice cream with blueberry swirl recipe by Baking a Moment
Sweet corn ice cream with blueberry swirl
Blueberry banana cornbread muffins recipe by Broma
Blueberry banana cornbread muffins

Blueberries & peaches

Blueberries' aroma profile overlaps with peaches, which is a big reason they work well together. Wait until mid-summer when peaches are at their peak to make these recipes.

Blueberry peach jam recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Blueberry peach jam
Blueberry peach layered slushie recipe by Cooking LSL
Blueberry peach layered slushie
Blueberry peach cobbler bars recipe by Eats Well with Others
Blueberry peach cobbler bars
Granola parfaits with blueberries & peaches recipe by Home & Plate
Granola parfaits with blueberries & peaches
Blueberry peach feta salad by Recipe Runner
Blueberry peach feta salad
Peach, blueberry, and raspberry pie recipe by The Wooden Skillet
Peach, blueberry, and raspberry pie

Floral

Lavender is by far the most common flower used to enhance fresh blueberry recipes. If you like floral recipes, give one of these a try in spring or summer.

Blueberry lavender froscato recipe by Yes To Yolks
Blueberry lavender froscato
Lavender-glazed blueberry scones recipe by How Sweet Eats
Lavender-glazed blueberry scones
Homemade blueberry lavender honey butter recipe by Running to the Kitchen
Homemade blueberry lavender honey butter
Blueberry hibiscus margarita punch recipe by How Sweet Eats
Blueberry hibiscus margarita punch
Blueberry lavender pie recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Blueberry lavender pie
Blueberry lavender ice cream recipe by My Diary of Us
Blueberry lavender ice cream

Breakfast

From healthy to indulgent, blueberries have made a place at the breakfast table. Blueberries don't require any prep work (no hulls or stems to cut, or seeds to remove) - so they can make a very fast breakfast like the granola parfaits below.

Blueberry peach jam recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Blueberry peach jam
Granola parfaits with blueberries & peaches recipe by Home & Plate
Granola parfaits with blueberries & peaches
Lavender-glazed blueberry scones recipe by How Sweet Eats
Lavender-glazed blueberry scones
Cacao berry bliss bowls recipe by Keepin It Kind
Cacao berry bliss bowls
Small batch blueberry-blackberry jam (refrigerator) recipe by She Keeps A Lovely Home
Small batch blueberry-blackberry jam (refrigerator)
Glazed blueberry donuts recipe by The Healthy Epicurean
Glazed blueberry donuts
Crispy bacon waffles with bourbon butter & blueberry syrup recipe by How Sweet Eats
Crispy bacon waffles with bourbon butter & blueberry syrup
Bakery style blueberry scones recipe by Pinch of Yum
Bakery style blueberry scones
Fluffy blueberry pancakes by Recipe Tin Eats
Fluffy blueberry pancakes
Blueberry pancakes with lemon sauce recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Blueberry pancakes with lemon sauce

Appetizers

Use the sweet acidity of blueberries to add a refreshing twist on a spring or summer appetizer. Blueberries pair very well with cheese and butter, which can make for some pretty simple, but great tasting appetizers.

Polenta bites with spicy blueberry jalapeno corn relish recipe by Eats Well with Others
Polenta bites with spicy blueberry jalapeno corn relish
Homemade blueberry lavender honey butter recipe by Running to the Kitchen
Homemade blueberry lavender honey butter
Blueberry lime salsa recipe by How Sweet Eats
Blueberry lime salsa
Blueberry-blackberry herbed focaccia recipe by Floating Kitchen
Blueberry-blackberry herbed focaccia
Honey blueberry goat cheese log recipe by Evolving Table
Honey blueberry goat cheese log
Roasted blueberry crostini with za'atar honey & walnuts recipe by Dishing up the Dirt
Roasted blueberry crostini with za'atar honey & walnuts

Salads

It's rare to see blueberries tossed into a salad, and that's too bad. They are delicious and work just as well as any other fruit, and pair quite well with cheese.

They also pair well with tomatoes as well as steak, which might be surprising. It's because they share some aroma compounds, making them quite complementary. (So give the blueberry caprese or steak salad below a try).

Blueberry peach feta salad by Recipe Runner
Blueberry peach feta salad
Blueberry caprese salad recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Blueberry caprese salad
Grilled halloumi blueberry salad recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Grilled halloumi blueberry salad
Pickled blueberry panzanella salad recipe by Running to the Kitchen
Pickled blueberry panzanella salad
Corn and blueberry salad with savory granola and herb vinaigrette recipe by Floating Kitchen
Corn and blueberry salad with savory granola and herb vinaigrette
Kale salad with blueberry vinaigrette recipe by Jo Cooks
Kale salad with blueberry vinaigrette
Summer glow salad with blueberries & cherries recipe by Rhubarbarians
Summer glow salad with blueberries & cherries
Wild rice salad with blueberries & herbs recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Wild rice salad with blueberries & herbs
Berry spinach salad with spicy maple sunflower seeds recipe by Cookie + Kate
Berry spinach salad with spicy maple sunflower seeds
Steak salad with blueberries & blue cheese recipe by The Wooden Skillet
Steak salad with blueberries & blue cheese

Dinner

One of my favorite way to use up too many fresh blueberries (or ones that are about to go bad) is to turn them into a BBQ sauce. It works well on chicken, pork, and red meat.

Fish tacos with blueberry-almond salsa recipe by Gimme Some Oven
Fish tacos with blueberry-almond salsa
Baby back ribs with blueberry balsamic BBQ sauce recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Baby back ribs with blueberry balsamic BBQ sauce
Blueberry, feta, and honey-caramelized naan pizza recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Blueberry, feta, and honey-caramelized naan pizza
Blueberry maple mustard grilled shrimp recipe by Heather Christo
Blueberry maple mustard grilled shrimp
Pork chops with boozy blueberry compote & polenta recipe by Dishing up the Dirt
Pork chops with boozy blueberry compote & polenta
Blueberry BBQ chicken wings recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Blueberry BBQ chicken wings
Orange-herb chicken kabobs with blueberry balsamic sauce recipe by Plating Pixels
Orange-herb chicken kabobs with blueberry balsamic sauce
Red, white, and blueberry bacon burger with basil aioli recipe by House of Nash Eats
Red, white, and blueberry bacon burger with basil aioli

Muffins

If you thought there was only one kind of blueberry muffin, I have a few recipes for you to try. Try adding herbs like basil or thyme, making them with shredded zucchini, adding white chocolate, cornflakes, or maple syrup. There is no shortage of recipes.

If you've had trouble with muffins in the past (like sinking berries or the batter turning colors), take a look at how to fix blueberry muffins.

Blueberry lemon thyme muffins recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Blueberry lemon thyme muffins
Blueberry zucchini muffins recipe by Food Above Gold
Blueberry zucchini muffins
Blueberry cornflake muffins recipe by Hummingbird High
Blueberry cornflake muffins
White chocolate blueberry muffins recipe by Pinch of Yum
White chocolate blueberry muffins
Whole wheat blueberry muffins recipe by Pinch of Yum
Whole wheat blueberry muffins
Blueberry pancake muffins recipe by Jo Cooks
Blueberry pancake muffins
Blueberry slab-muffin french toast recipe by Lady & Pups
Blueberry slab-muffin french toast
Blueberry cardamom & honey muffins recipe by Dishing up the Dirt
Blueberry cardamom & honey muffins
Blueberry banana cornbread muffins recipe by Broma
Blueberry banana cornbread muffins
Blueberry coffee cake muffins with sweet chai butter recipe by Yes to Yolks
Blueberry coffee cake muffins with sweet chai butter
A closeup of blueberry batter that turned blue
Blueberry muffins - what could go wrong?
A picture of blueberry muffins in the tin
Blueberry swirl muffins with lemon sugar topping

Pies & crisps

A classic blueberry pie is hard to beat, but some of these recipes might have improved on that perfection. Change things up by using cornmeal in a crisp, or adding different spices to pies (juniper, peppercorn, or lavender).

Blueberry cornmeal crisp recipe by Vanilla And Bean
Blueberry cornmeal crisp
Juniper & anise spiced blueberry pie with cardamom crust recipe by Food Above Gold
Juniper & anise spiced blueberry pie with cardamom crust
Blueberry crisp recipe by Jessica Gavin
Blueberry crisp
Blueberry rhubarb crisp recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Blueberry rhubarb crisp
Simple oat & pecan blueberry crisp recipe by Pinch of Yum
Simple oat & pecan blueberry crisp
Sichuan peppercorn blueberry oatmeal pie recipe by Lady & Pups
Sichuan peppercorn blueberry oatmeal pie
White chocolate blueberry hand pies recipe by Broma
White chocolate blueberry hand pies
Blueberry lavender pie recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Blueberry lavender pie
Peach, blueberry, and raspberry pie recipe by The Wooden Skillet
Peach, blueberry, and raspberry pie
Blueberry pie filling recipe by House of Nash Eats
Blueberry pie filling

Frozen desserts

Is there a brand that even sells a blueberry ice cream flavor? If they do, I can't recall it. Try one of these homemade options for icecream (the sweet corn ice cream is a winner), sorbet, or popsicles on a hot summer day.

Raspberry & blueberry yogurt granola popsicles recipe by Home & Plate
Raspberry & blueberry yogurt granola popsicles
Blueberry cheesecake ice pops recipe by House of Nash Eats
Blueberry cheesecake ice pops
Blueberry sorbet by Simply Recipes
Blueberry sorbet
Muscovado roasted blueberry ice cream recipe by Love & Olive Oil
Muscovado roasted blueberry ice cream
Sweet corn ice cream with blueberry swirl recipe by Baking a Moment
Sweet corn ice cream with blueberry swirl
Blueberry lavender ice cream recipe by My Diary of Us
Blueberry lavender ice cream

Cakes, cookies, bars & everything else

A blueberry dessert list wouldn't be complete without a traditional blueberry cheesecake or buckle. But also give some of the other recipes a try, like blueberry poppy seed squares or the blueberry shortcake.

Blueberry peach cobbler bars recipe by Eats Well with Others
Blueberry peach cobbler bars
Blueberry poppy seed squares recipe by The View from Great Island
Blueberry poppy seed squares
Blueberry-thyme pie bars with almonds recipe by Floating Kitchen
Blueberry-thyme pie bars with almonds
Snickerdoodle blueberry shortcakes recipe by Floating Kitchen
Snickerdoodle blueberry shortcakes
Blueberry brownies recipe by Hummingbird High
Blueberry brownies
Blueberry cheesecake by Recipe Tin Eats
Blueberry cheesecake
Blueberry & white chocolate chip cookies recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Blueberry & white chocolate chip cookies
Blueberry muffin bundt cake recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Blueberry muffin bundt cake
Blueberry buckle recipe by Broma
Blueberry buckle
Blueberry toasted coconut tart recipe by Sugar Hero
Blueberry toasted coconut tart

Drinks

For a refreshing summer drink, give one of these recipes a try. They usually require some muddling or blending to really release the flavors.

Blueberry peach layered slushie recipe by Cooking LSL
Blueberry peach layered slushie
Blueberry milk recipe by Gimme Some Oven
Blueberry milk
Blueberry lavender froscato recipe by Yes To Yolks
Blueberry lavender froscato
Blueberry lemonade recipe by The View from Great Island
Blueberry lemonade
Blueberry hibiscus margarita punch recipe by How Sweet Eats
Blueberry hibiscus margarita punch
Watermelon blueberry mint spritzer recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Watermelon blueberry mint spritzer
Blueberry basil Moscow mule recipe by Supergolden Bakes
Blueberry basil Moscow mule
Blueberry champagne cocktail with rum, lime, and mint recipe by Evolving Table
Blueberry champagne cocktail with rum, lime, and mint
Fresh blueberry cold brew lattes recipe by Yes to Yolks
Fresh blueberry cold brew lattes
Blueberry mojito by Recipes from Pantry
Blueberry mojito

More recipes & resources

These month-by-month guides to fruits & vegetables provide tips & recipes all season long.

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