Blueberries are small, marble-sized berries, with smooth skin ranging in colour from dark navy to blue-black. Their skin is covered in a fine white powder or ‘bloom’. Available from November through to March, blueberries have a sweet flavour that’s delicious in cakes, muffins, tarts, salads, sauces and jams.

To Buy

Look for firm, plump blueberries with dark blue skin. Avoid blueberries that feel soft or look wrinkled.

To Store

Once home, remove blueberries from their punnet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to eat or cook with. Stored in this way, blueberries should be okay for 3 to 5 days

To Prepare

Blueberries require no preparation. If they have been stored in the fridge, remove 30 minutes before using. Their flavour will be heightened when at room temperature
Quick ideas with BLUEBERRIES

1. For a fresh summer breakfast, spoon a dollop of thick natural yoghurt on top of a small bowl of toasted muesli then sprinkle with blueberries.
2. Make a fresh dessert for entertaining by combining blueberries and strawberry slices. Drizzle with a little orange juice and stand for 15 minutes then serve with sweetened mascarpone and biscotti.
3. For a fresh and colourful summer fruit salad, combine blueberries with sliced peaches, strawberries and kiwifruit. Whisk together a little lime juice and warmed honey, and drizzle over salad before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Blueberres are a good source of vitamin C. This vitamin works in the body to help wounds heal and to help maintain healthy gums.

QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
PLEASE NOTE

This information may vary due to seasonal influences and varietal differences. This fact sheet is not a substitute for specific dietary advice.