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United States · Texas · Travis| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
Vaccinium corymbosum |
June: The berries begin to form.
Traditionally cultivated in North America and Europe Used in folk medicine and cuisine
Large shrub with big juicy berries Grows on acidic soils, often in plantations
Cultivated and grows in northern regions with temperate climate Berries ripen in mid to late summer
Best picked in dry morning weather for better preservation Berries detach easily from clusters, do not bruise easily
Large berries suitable for freezing and canning Fresh berries best consumed quickly or processed
Berry: Large, blue with waxy coating, sweet with mild tartness
Leaves: Used for teas and infusions
Leaves: Used for teas and infusions
Blueberry Pie (Baking)
Juicy and fragrant
Juicy and fragrant
1. Prepare pie dough.
2. Fill with fresh blueberries, sugar, and starch.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes.
2. Fill with fresh blueberries, sugar, and starch.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes.
Blueberry Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing summer drink
Refreshing summer drink
1. Boil berries with water and sugar for 15 minutes.
2. Cool before serving.
2. Cool before serving.
Blueberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick and aromatic
Thick and aromatic
1. Mix berries with sugar, let stand for 1 hour.
2. Boil 20–30 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.
2. Boil 20–30 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.
Blueberry Smoothie (Blending)
Healthy vitamin-rich drink
Healthy vitamin-rich drink
1. Blend berries with banana and yogurt.
2. Serve chilled.
2. Serve chilled.