When blueberries are in season, I buy them in large quantities and make this blueberry puree recipe. I use some right away (hello, Blueberry Margaritas!) and freeze the rest for later. Substitute homemade fresh fruit purees for sugar store-bought syrups to add the bounty of nature into your everyday recipes including cocktails, breakfast bowls, smoothies, and desserts.
Ingredients:
The list of ingredients for this blueberry puree recipe is determined by how you plan to use it. If you are:
Making blueberry puree for a baby, you will need fresh blueberries and water. If you use frozen blueberries, I recommend thawing them before pureeing them. Making it to use in cocktails, mocktails (aka non-alcoholic beverages), smoothies, or as a topping for oatmeal and steel-cut oats, you can use both fresh and frozen blueberries and flavoring agents like fresh lemon or lime juice and sweeteners like honey syrup.
How To Make Blueberry Puree?
Storage and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: Place it in an airtight jar and tighten it with the lid. As long as it is stored in the fridge, it should stay fresh for up to 3 days.To Freeze: Portion puree into an ice cube tray and freeze it overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.To Thaw: Place a cube into an airtight container and let it thaw overnight in the fridge.
Ways To Use It:
Flavor cocktails: You can use this blueberry syrup to flavor cocktails like blueberry margaritas, Moscow mule, and blueberry bramble. Introduce fresh blueberry flavor to blueberry lemonade or blueberry smoothies.Use as a topping for Overnight Steel Cut Oats or Almond Milk Oatmeal.Use it in baking cheesecakes, muffins, and quick bread recipes.
Helpful Tips:
No blender, no problem: If you do not have a blender, you can also use a food processor. You may have to blend it longer, but it would totally work.Blending smoothly: In the recipe below, I used 2 cups of blueberries as my Vitamix will not do a good job of blending a lesser amount. However, if you have a smaller blender, you can puree fewer blueberries or adjust the recipe accordingly.
Other Blueberry Recipes You Might Like:
Blueberry SaladPeach Blueberry GaletteGluten Free Blueberry MuffinsBlueberry Hot ToddyBlueberry Spelt Scones
