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July: The Lowbush Blueberry starts ripening.
Completely safe. Traditionally gathered by Native Americans for food and medicine. Used in rituals and folk medicine.
Low-growing shrub with small dark blue berries. Grows on acidic and rocky soils.
Grows in coniferous and mixed forests, often on acidic soils Berries harvested in late summer to early autumn
Best picked in dry weather for better preservation. Berries detach easily from stems — quick harvest.
Berries suitable for freezing and drying. Fresh berries have short shelf life, process quickly. Can be eaten fresh.
Berry: Small, dark blue, sweet with slight tartness
Leaves: Rarely used, sometimes for infusions
Leaves: Rarely used, sometimes for infusions
Lowbush Blueberry Pie (Baking)
Sweet with bright berry flavor
Sweet with bright berry flavor
1. Prepare pie dough.
2. Filling: fresh blueberries with sugar and starch.
3. Bake 40 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
2. Filling: fresh blueberries with sugar and starch.
3. Bake 40 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Blueberry Compote (Cooking)
Refreshing winter drink
Refreshing winter drink
1. Cook berries with sugar and water for 15 minutes.
2. Cool and store in fridge.
2. Cool and store in fridge.
Blueberry Smoothie (Blending)
Healthy vitamin-rich drink
Healthy vitamin-rich drink
1. Blend berries, banana, and yogurt.
2. Serve chilled.
2. Serve chilled.
Blueberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick and fragrant jam
Thick and fragrant jam
1. Mix berries with sugar, let stand for 1 hour.
2. Boil 20 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.
2. Boil 20 minutes until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.