There are three main blueberry types that are associated with regions.
Highbush: This includes most blueberries grown in the Midwest.
Rabbiteye: These are grown in the Southeast.
Lowbush: These are grown in Maine and Nova Scotia.
Pick berries that are firm. Avoid bruised, damaged, or leaking berries.
Blueberries can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw blueberries can be eaten out of hand and are an excellent choice for packed lunches, picnics or car trips because they are not messy and don’t readily spoil.
Stove Top: You can make blueberry sauce for ice cream and other desserts. Add 2 cups of blueberries to a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water, a quarter cup of sugar, and a squeeze of lemon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the berries begin to break down. You can use this sauce hot or cold. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add 1 teaspoon of corn starch in a quarter cup of cold water for every cup of blueberries. Stir the corn starch slurry into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Baked: You can make blueberries into pies or other baked desserts. Generally they are added raw and then baked in the pastry. Because they don’t require any time to prep or cut, blueberries are an excellent choice for baking if you are short of time.
Store berries in the refrigerator in a single layer in a shallow container with a loose lid. Blueberries have a longer shelf life than other berries, and can be stored anywhere from 10 days to two weeks.
Only wash what you are going to eat immediately. Bluberries store much better unwashed.
Blueberries can be frozen or canned.
To freeze blueberries whole, discard any berries that are spoiled or have insect damage. Lay the berries in a single layer on a rimmed cookie sheet and freeze overnight. Pack the frozen berries in freezer bags and use within 6 to 8 months.
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Serving Size |
1 cup, (148g) |
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Nutrients |
Amount |
% Daily Value |
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Total Calories |
84 |
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Protein |
1g |
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Carbohydrates |
21g |
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Dietary Fiber |
4g |
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Total Sugars |
15g |
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Total Fat |
0g |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
0mg |
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Minerals |
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Calcium |
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Sodium |
1mg |
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Iron |
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Vitamins |
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Vitamin A |
80 ug |
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Vitamin C |
14 mg |
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Always keep fresh produce away from raw meat and meat juices to prevent cross-contamination.
Follow the safe food guidelines for all fresh produce.
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