Seasonal Produce: Blueberries

Purchasing

• Select firm, plump berries with an indigo blue color and a silvery white frost. Avoid any with a green or red tint, which indicates underripe berries.
• If packaged in a carton, check to make sure there are no juice stains at the bottom of the carton or moldy or crushed berries buried inside.
• Refrigerate fresh blueberries for up to 1 week. If packaged in a cardboard container, transfer the berries to an airtight container. Check the berries periodically, discarding any that are moldy or crushed.
• Freeze washed and dried blueberries by placing them in a single layer on a baking pan. Freeze until hard, then transfer to freezer bags. Store frozen blueberries for up to 1 year.

Preparing

• Remove and discard any damaged berries and stems. Gently rinse berries under cold water just before using. Spread them out on paper towels to dry.
• Do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding them to batters to prevent them from leaving blue streaks of juice.

Nutrition

Serving

• Sprinkle fresh blueberries over a serving of BREAKSTONE’S® Cottage Cheese.
• Stir blueberries into quick bread, muffin or pancake batter.
• Toss fresh blueberries into a green salad and top with your favorite KRAFT Salad Dressing.
• Add blueberries to your blender while whipping up summer smoothies and shakes.
• Replace one-quarter of the fresh fruit in your favorite baked pie with blueberries. Peach and blueberry pie is a real summer treat!