Tasty, Sweet, Nutritious South Jersey Blueberry Recipes

July is National Blueberry Month and we are certainly in the right area for that! Eighty percent of New Jersey's blueberries come from Atlantic County's 56 farms, which are all located in or near Hammonton.

No surprise that this town has come to be known as "The Blueberry Capital Of The World." Many of these farms offer an opportunity to "pick your own" so you cannot get any fresher than that.

Not only are Blueberries tasty, they are loaded with vitamins and minerals, and high in antioxidants which can help reduce our risk of cancer. Blueberries are also good for heart health, bone strength, skin appearance, blood pressure and diabetes management. At only 60 calories per cup, they are low in calories and high in fiber.
So basically they are the superhero of superfoods!

Delicious on their own, they can also be used in a variety of different dishes. Just time for the holiday, we have five tasty patriotic recipes that you could say are really red white and blueberry!

These ideas are all relatively simple, so take some time out to have a little fun and enjoy your South Jersey blueberries.

Dessert Recipes to Feel Good About

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Mike Flippo - Thinkstock
1
Glazed Lemon Blueberry Muffins (click for recipe)
These treats sure do sound delicious. Try making some regular blueberry muffins, but whip up a nice lemon glaze to drizzle on top!
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Michael Gray - Thinkstock
2
Blueberry French Toast (click for recipe)
We’ve all heard of blueberry pancakes, but what about a little twist? Blueberry french toast is a fun play on the old classic that we know and love.
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unalozmen - Thinkstock
3
Blueberry Ice Cream (click for recipe)
Ice cream is a fun treat for pretty much everyone. However, blueberry lovers will get a kick out of this special treat for National Blueberry Month.
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IriGri8 - Thinkstock
4
Blueberry Pie (click for recipe)
Blueberry Pie is a classic! Who doesn’t love a good ol’ pie? If you’re hankering for some old fashioned sweets, blueberry pie is the way to go.
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Erik Meldrum - Thinkstock
5
Blueberry Pancakes (click for recipe)
Another classic! Blueberry pancakes feel like home to many people. For some comfort food, whip up some blueberry pancakes to bring you back to a simpler time.