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Blueberries




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Did You Know?

Wild bears will eat nothing except the succulent, juicy blueberries when they are in season. It has been documented that they will travel, with an empty stomach, from ten to fifteen miles per day to sniff out a blueberry patch.

1 pint fresh blueberries equals 2 cups.

1 (10-ounce) package frozen blueberries equals 1 1/2 cups.

The early American Indians valued the wild blueberies. They called them "star berries" because at the blossom end of each berry, the calyx forms a perfect five-pointed star. Their legends tell of a time when children were dying of hunger during a famine and the Great Spirit sent "star berries" to feed them. Early settlers also cherished the fruit as a staple ingredient in foods and medicines. They incorporated the berries into their diets, eating them fresh off the bush and adding them to soups, stews, and many other foods.

North America is the world's leading blueberry producer, accounting for nearly 90% of world production at the present time. Cultivated blueberries are grown in more than 30 states as well as in British Columbia. During the summer blueberries ripen from June through August depending on the variety. July is also known as National Blueberry Month. Take advantage of this delicious berry by freezing some for the winter. Pulling out summer blueberries in the winter to make muffins, pancakes, waffles or pie is a real treat.

Freezing Blueberries:
Place dry, unwashed, and unsweetened berries in freezing containers or plastic bags. Seal and freeze. The berries will freeze individually and pour out like marbles.

When using frozen blueberries in your baking, do not thaw them. Always add them frozen so they will not "bleed" in your baked goods.

Unwashed blueberries will stay fresh for up to two weeks in the refrigerator if kept dry.

If a recipe calls for a can of blueberries, you may make your own by using
2-1/2 cups of fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon of corn starch,
1-1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice
1/8 cup of water.

Cook until thickened and clear. Cool before using as a substitute.




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