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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 06:24:08 AM
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I just got back from vacation in South Haven MI (the self-proclaimed blueberry capital of the world) where we picked 30 pounds of blueberries. I am planning on making blueberry wine and jam, but maybe something else too. Any ideas??
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
May my heart be kind, my mind fierce and my spirit brave. - Kate
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Southern Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Alice
Inman
SC
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 06:35:01 AM
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Blueberry pie filling is always great to have! Michigan has the best blueberries.
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 12:47:31 PM
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Blueberries can and freeze really really well. Maryjane mentioned, and I agree, that a wonderful healthy treat is a bowl of blueberries with milk poured over. The milk coats each berry like instant ice cream. No sugar needed.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7391 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 1:09:22 PM
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I have made blueberry vinegar. Makes a cool drink when mixed with water. Mint or basil goes well in the drink.
Other ways to use blueberry vinegar: in sweet & sour sauces; sprinkled over fresh fruit; and 1 tsp. to brighten up baked blueberry desserts.
Hugs, Sara
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7391 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7391 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 1:51:14 PM
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My 1998 Ball Blue Book, page 76, has recipes for Blueberry-Basil Vinegar and Blueberry Syrup. I have made the syrup too and very good over pancakes.
Hugs, Sara
Walk in Peace.
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 2:13:13 PM
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Blueberry and peach pie, sounds strange, but its SO SO good, blueberry ice cream is also really good...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2014 : 4:50:47 PM
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Sorry girls. Michigan maybe the high bush blueberry capital of the world but Washington County Maine IS the low bush blueberry capital of the world. If you look in the crown jewels of our county, you'll see red for lobster on the right, green for logging and Christmas wreathes (think Whitney Wreathes, LL Bean Wreathes and QVC wreathes and Wreathes Across America made by Worcester Wreath)and high in the middle is the deep blue of delicious Maine Wild blueberries. My husband is a wild blueberry producer. He's small time compared to a lot of other outfits. Even though these are tended to by commercial means (yes, sadly spraying for fungus and maggots) these vines grow here in Maine naturally. In the fall, we burn off or mow fields to encourage new growth and better berries the following harvest year. blueberry fields in Maine are harvested every other year, so producers split their properties up so they have berries coming every year. So check our your grocery freezer section for frozen Maine Wilds. You'll never go back to high bush again. LOL.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2014 : 06:46:58 AM
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Lorena - I don't doubt you're right, but South Haven holds a place in my heart like no other. Probably much like Washington County ME does for you it sounds like :) And it's only a 2 1/2 hour drive from my house. Easiest vacation ever!
Sara - I'll look into the syrup. That's a good idea. We eat a lot of pancakes here!
Tina - If I can get my hands on some local peaches I'll give that a try. I think I have a friend with a connection.
Thanks for all the suggestions!! :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
May my heart be kind, my mind fierce and my spirit brave. - Kate
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2014 : 12:38:55 PM
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Oh it does. I'm just doing a little ribbing
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Tracy
Truly
MT
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2014 : 5:51:18 PM
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I use dried blue berries in my oatmeal cookies, and they are useable anywhere you would use raisins.
So dehydrate any berries you have left :)
I sing because I'm happy; I sing because I'm free!
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2014 : 5:12:28 PM
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Tracy - good idea! I forgot that I bought a dehydrator from a resale store. I'm not sure if or how it works but that would be a good way to test it out.
So far I've made 7 half pints of blueberry-lime jam, and 9 1/2 pints of regular blueberry jam. I was going to attempt the pie filling today, but I didn't have the right thickening agent. I ordered it on amazon, and it should be here tomorrow or the day after. Tomorrow I'm starting the wine. I always forget how much work canning takes with three small children!! I feel like it's literally all I've done with the past 2 days.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
May my heart be kind, my mind fierce and my spirit brave. - Kate
Forsyth
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2014 : 5:28:22 PM
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Erin: I'd love to see pictures of the pies, wine, etc... I love blueberries, especially in pancakes!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Tracy
Truly
MT
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2014 : 7:15:59 PM
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Whew! What a great amount of work! You should be proud, and how nice it will be to see all those pretty jars lining your shelves!
I sing because I'm happy; I sing because I'm free!
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2014 : 06:54:09 AM
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What a blessing Erin! I LOVE blueberries and wish that there were a U Pick here for berries.
I have a wonderful recipe for a Blueberry-Cinnamon Cake if you would like. It is my Mom's recipe and when my honey and I were selling our home several years ago I made it when people were checking it out. Our home sold that day :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2014 : 6:12:02 PM
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Tracy - it is nice to see the cans. They are very pretty. I just printed out some pretty labels for them today too.
Sharon - I would love to have that recipe. You can post it or email it to me please! :)
Bear5 - I didn't take any pics when we were making the wine on Friday. It would have been impossible, but it also would've been hilarious. I knew from making the wine last year that we needed a piece of cheesecloth. I had a piece, but it turned out to be too small to use for 10 lbs of blueberries. We were in the middle of squeezing them through the cheesecloth and it started ripping, so we had to abandon that plan for pantyhose. They were out of a box, but the box was opened. It has been so long since I've worn pantyhose that I didn't know if they were worn or not! They were clean though, and we boiled them anyway. So now I have 2 nylon legs full of blueberries hanging out in my primary fermenter. When we rack it to secondary, I'll try to remember to take a picture.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
May my heart be kind, my mind fierce and my spirit brave. - Kate
Forsyth
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http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 26 2014 : 11:57:19 AM
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Thanks Erin. I'll keep checking back. Love to look at dessert pictures!!!! LOL
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2014 : 10:31:40 PM
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Hi Erin :)
Here is the recipe, I hope you like it :)
Blueberry-Cinnamon Cake
1/2-cup butter
1-cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2-teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
3 Tablespoons sugar mixed with 1-teaspoon cinnamon
Cream butter. Add 1-cup sugar and beat until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt and add alternately with milk, beating until smooth. Fold in berries. Pour into a greased 9x9x2-inch glass-baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Bake in moderate oven about 375 degrees for about 40 minutes. Cut into squares and serve hot.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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30 lbs of blueberries!
