Make the Most of Those Fabulous Summer Berries!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on June 11, 2021

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Make the most of summer berries this year! We've rounded up our favorite recipes so you can savor the season.

It's that time of year! Beautiful berries are popping up at the grocery store, farmer's markets and roadside stands. Make the most of berry season this year with these recipes!

Horizontal closeup photo of a batch of Red Raspberry Freezer Jam in glass Weck jars.

From jams and jellies to desserts and salads, we've got plenty of inspiration for you today. Don't miss our favorite blueberry muffins and the strawberry jam that has five-star reviews. Be sure to pin these recipes, so you can enjoy them all summer long!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Better Thank Starbucks Blueberry Muffins on a white lattice pedestal cake stand.

Do you enjoy Starbucks Blueberry Muffins? We think these are even better! They're moist, delicious, loaded with juicy blueberries and they rise up high, with beautiful domed tops!

 

Vertical picture of strawberry jam in jars with a big basket of strawberries in the background

Once you try this fabulous, No-Fail, Super Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam, you'll be spoiled for life. I call it "springtime in a jar"! It's like a little dollop of heaven on toast, biscuits, scones, ice cream, yogurt…

 

Vertical photo of an Easy Irish Blackberry Fool in small glass jars garnished with mint and small blue flowers.

With sweet, lightly stewed blackberries layered with tangy vanilla whipped cream and yogurt, this delicious Irish Blackberry Fool is easy to put together and universally loved. It's perfect for both fancy dinner parties and casual nights at home!

 

Overhead picture of easy summer berry crisp with spoons and bowls on a wooden table

10 minutes of prep is all that's between you and this crazy delicious, Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; it's nirvana in a bowl!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad in a large white bowl

This beautiful Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad is super healthy and probably the freshest, most delicious salad that you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting… or eating! It's perfect for a crowd, great for parties, potlucks and picnics!

 

Vertical picture of lemon raspberry scones on a white cake stand

These heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Raspberry Scones are not only ridiculously delicious, they're also ridiculously easy and come together so quickly!

 

Vertical picture of Queens Jam in glass jars with ribbon and fresh berries

Scandinavian-inspired, Queen's Jam is a sweet blueberry-studded, raspberry confection. It's easy to make (no canning skills needed),  fabulous on toast, scones, biscuits, waffles, pancakes etc. and so delicious, it's worthy of royalty!

 

Overhead picture of strawberry galettes on blue and white plates

These fabulous Fresh Strawberry Galettes are bursting with summery flavor. The super-easy (actually ridiculously easy) recipe employs a "cheat" ingredient - but no one will know (or care once they take the first delicious bite)!

 

Overhead picture of Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake on a white plate with forks and napkins

This extraordinarily delicious Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake has a tender crumb, lots of plump, juicy berries and a crisp, sugar-kissed topping. An easy, one-bowl, no-mixer recipe!

 

Vertical picture of raspberry freezer jam in glass jars

This fresh-tasting raspberry freezer jam, prepared with fresh or frozen berries, can be made any time of year! And it takes less than 10-minutes of hands-on time!

 

Thought for the day:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
 they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

 

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4 Comments

  1. I will be making your wonderful Blueberry Arugula Herb Salad later this week to have at a luncheon and I am looking forward to sharing the recipe with others. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes you give to us.

  2. This is a fabulous collection of summer fruits recipes, Thank you for making it available to your followers. I will be visiting the coming farmers markets in my area and be sure co get all those great fruits you enticed me to use.