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31 Blueberry Recipes to Make Summer a Little Sweeter

Come for the pie, stay for the blueberry pancake cobbler.

By Zoe Denenberg and The Editors of Epicurious

April 27, 2023

Overhead shot of blueberry pie with almond crumble topping in a ceramic pie dish with one slice removed to a plate.

You can find blueberries at the grocery store year-round, but they’re at their best in summer. Showcase your market haul in our best blueberry recipes, from tender blueberry muffins for your morning table to a jammy blueberry pie to end the night.

But remember, while blueberries are great on their own, they’re even better when combined with complementary ingredients. Our favorite blueberry recipes are full of smart pairings: Lemon zest brightens a batch of blueberry-corn muffins; blueberry and lavender team up in a tart, fragrant shrub; and coriander adds bright earthiness to blueberry-nectarine pie.

Whether you’re looking for tried-and-true blueberry desserts, fresh brunch ideas, or even a cocktail or two, we’ve got you covered.

Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
1/31
Classic Blueberry Muffins
Sometimes you want a blueberry recipe from off the beaten path, but sometimes you want a tried-and-true classic. This pastry comes from the latter category. Sour cream in the batter makes for a tender muffin with a hint of tang, while a sprinkling of sugar adds a little crunch.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart
2/31
Blueberry Pie
Instead of using only the zest and juice of a lemon in the filling, this blueberry pie recipe calls for half of the whole thing: peel, pith, and all.
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Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
3/31
Blueberry Compote
Spoon this lemon-spiked blueberry sauce over French toast, pancakes, vanilla ice cream, or straight onto your tongue.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
4/31
Amethyst Sour
This twist on a classic whiskey sour gets its vibrant hue and bright, subtle sweetness from blueberry syrup.
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Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell
5/31
Easy Blueberry Cobbler
Melt butter, pour in an easy cakelike batter, spoon juicy blueberries all over the top, then turn on the oven light and watch the show as the batter puffs up and around the fruit.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
6/31
Vegan Panna Cotta
Most panna cotta recipes are set with gelatin; this one uses kuzu, a plant-based starch found in many Japanese dishes. The juicy blueberry sauce on top would be equally delicious spooned over yogurt or ice cream.
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Photo by Eva Kolenko
7/31
Blue Cornmeal Pancakes With Blueberry Butter
Top these speckled blue cornmeal pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup and a smear of blueberry butter (made from blueberry preserves, fresh blueberries, and a pinch of coriander). It’s way better than any blueberry sauce you’ve ever poured on your short stack.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart
8/31
No-Fuss Vegan Blueberry Muffins
These vegan muffins stay moist, tender, and completely plant-based thanks to vegetable oil, oat milk, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Don’t skip the lemon zest, which brightens the muffin batter.
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Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
9/31
Blueberry-Lavender Shrub
Stir this tart, floral, tangy shrub into any number of summer cocktails or, for a nonalcoholic option, glasses of seltzer.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
10/31
Blueberry-Nectarine Lattice Pie
Blueberries and lemon are a classic combination, but have you tried blueberries and grapefruit? The other citrus juice keeps the long-baked blueberry and stone fruit filling fresh and zingy. Coriander (also known as blueberry’s best friend) adds a complex flavor and aroma.
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Photo by Emma Fishman
11/31
Whole Wheat–Oat Waffles
Made with frozen fruit, lemon zest, sugar, and a little cornstarch, this blueberry syrup recipe is great for waffles, pancakes, or French toast. Keep it in your back pocket for the next time you realize you’re out of maple syrup in the middle of making breakfast.
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Photo by Tara O'Brady
12/31
Blueberry-Ginger Slab Biscuits
These pillowy tray biscuits are striped with blueberry jam and candied ginger, but you can use any combination of preserves, dried fruit, or nuts that you have on hand. It’s one of our favorite recipes to feed a brunch crowd.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
13/31
Wild Blueberry Pie With Almond Crumble Topping
Smaller and with a more concentrated flavor than the conventional variety, wild blueberries can be found at farmers markets in blueberry season, or frozen at many supermarkets year-round.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
14/31
Blueberry Lemon Corn Muffins
Savory cornmeal meets bright lemon zest in this combo muffin recipe that comes together with just a few basic ingredients. We’ve also tested these muffins with almond milk and oat milk—in terms of flavor and texture, oat was the better substitute for dairy.
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Photo by Eva Kolenko
15/31
Blueberry and Corn Crisp
Two kinds of corn go into the topping for this summery blueberry crisp: cornmeal or polenta for its crackle and fresh kernels for their sweet pop. It’s just begging to be served with vanilla ice cream.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
16/31
Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake
Slice into this lemony, no-mixer-required blueberry cake and you’ll be greeted with a surprise: bold stripes of bright fruit filling.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
17/31
Mixed Berry Pie Bars
For the most concentrated berry flavor, use both fresh blueberries and blueberry preserves in these sliceable pie bars.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
18/31
Blueberry Pancake Cobbler
Buttermilk pancake batter makes a fast and easy topping for blueberry cobbler, but the real secret to this summer dessert’s winning ways is hot water.
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Photo by JP Bevins, Food Styling by Molly Baz
19/31
3-Ingredient Blueberry Champagne Granita
When the humidity begins to rise, is there anything more refreshing than granita? We’d argue that it’s really the ideal summer dessert. Skip the fresh berries here: Frozen blueberries have a reliably sweet flavor.
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Photo by John Kernick
20/31
Blueberry Streusel Cake
Crowned with a buttery, brown sugar crumb topping, this dessert is coffee cake for blueberry lovers. Serve it for a summer brunch—or anytime afternoon snacking.
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Photo by Colin Price
21/31
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
This smoothie mimics the flavors of everyone’s favorite muffin, only in sippable form. It’s chock-full of berries, but also bananas, yogurt, oats, and milk.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
22/31
Flourless Almond-Blueberry Muffins
No one will miss the flour in these pillowy-soft breakfast muffins, which are naturally gluten-free. Separating the eggs and whipping the whites to stiff peaks makes the batter as light as can be.
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Tara Donne
23/31
Red, White, and Blueberry Pie
This blueberry dessert recipe is designed for the Fourth of July, but it’s great anytime. All it takes is a graham cracker pie crust, a sweet cloud of whipped cream, and perfectly fresh fruit.
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Photo by Ellen Silverman
24/31
Chipotle Pork Loin With Blueberry–Kiwi Salsa
Tart kiwi and sweet blueberries come together in a unique salsa to dress basic pork loin. This is a leaner cut of pork, so be sure not to overcook it; test the meat by slicing it with a paring knife or using an instant-read thermometer, which should register 145ºF.
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Photo by David Cicconi, food styling by Jennifer Ophir
25/31
Blueberry Peach Slab Pie
Berry pies make a terrific breakfast the morning after they’re made—and with this recipe, you can have dessert for breakfast all week long. Whether you add yogurt or a scoop of whipped cream is up to you.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks
26/31
Homemade Dump Cake With Peaches, Blueberries, and Pecans
Use fresh or frozen fruit in this straightforward blueberry recipe, which really couldn’t be simpler to make: Simply dump the ingredients into a pan, shake, and bake.
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Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
27/31
Lime Cornmeal Bars With Blueberry Glaze
The addition of cornmeal gives these bars a sandy, crunchy, slightly savory crust that’s complemented by tart lime curd and sweet blueberry glaze. In the winter, this recipe would work well with cranberries in place of blueberries.
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Photo by Romulo Yanes
28/31
Blueberry Lemon Cream Tarts
Cream cheese and sour cream partner up in the sweet-tangy filling of these little tarts, which are like personal no-bake blueberry cheesecakes.
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Kristin Teig
29/31
Ricotta, Blueberry, and Fig Pound Cake
Ricotta keeps this pound cake moist, while freeze-dried blueberries are responsible for its deep ultramarine hue.
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Photo by Victoria Pearson
30/31
Pound Cake With Blueberries and Lavender Syrup
Coat blueberries in fragrant lavender syrup, then spoon them over thick slices of pound cake for a stunning summer dessert.
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Christopher Testani
31/31
Phyllo Flowers With Sorbet and Blueberries
This smart, effortlessly enchanting blueberry recipe gets its satisfying crunch from phyllo dough. Bake the shells in muffin tins, then fill them with sorbet and berries—it’s that easy.
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Zoe gained her culinary education in kitchens quite literally spanning the country: She’s worked at an artisanal ice cream shop in Alabama, an organic farm-bakery in Maui, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC. Now, she’s putting all that knowledge to use at Epicurious, where her primary objective is to help... Read more

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