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Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterSenior Contributing Food Editor
Kelli is a Senior Contributing Food Editor for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, The Probiotic Kitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New Jersey.
updated Aug 14, 2023
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Everyone has their own marker for when summer is here — and I mean, like, really here. For me, it’s the arrival of blueberry season. As soon as baskets of plump, ripe blueberries hit the market, I know summer is in full swing. Even though I should know better by now, the start of blueberry season never happens quite as early as I expect. So by the time I do get my hands on sweet summer blueberries, I’m ready with a long list of all the things I want to make.
Quintessential summer desserts, like jammy blueberry pie, blueberry crisp, or even easy milkshakes, will always land on the must-make list, but breakfast treats, including blueberry muffins, tender scones, and sweet breakfast casseroles, can just as deliciously help you power through your berry haul.
Here are 27 must-make blueberry recipes to help you decide what to make with blueberries this summer.
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Blueberry Crumble
Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this easy berry crumble that's best served with vanilla ice cream.
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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
These stunning rolls feature a soft, yeasted dough, warm brown sugar filling with a layer of blueberry sauce, and a drizzle of blueberry cream cheese glaze for extra berry measure.
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Blueberry Dump Cake
You only need four ingredients for this blissful summer dessert: blueberry pie filling, cake mix, butter, and fresh or frozen blueberries.
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Blueberry Cookies
Similar to the viral TikTok recipe, these naturally blue two-bite blueberry cookies are studded with blueberries and white chocolate chips. Use vegan butter if you want to keep it plant-based.
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Blueberry Banana Bread
This blueberry-studded banana bread is tender, moist, and uncomplicated to bake. Best of all, it's as delicious fresh out of the oven as it is later re-warmed in butter.
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Blueberry Scones
Loaded with juicy blueberries, these buttery, flaky wedge scones are finished with a crunchy lemon-sugar top for a citrusy pop.
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Blueberry Muffins
Our one-bowl blueberry muffins are not only easy to make, but they’re also perfect in nearly every way. They’re not too sweet, boast a tender crumb, and are bursting with blueberries in each and every bite.
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Maine Blueberry Milkshake
If there is just one cool, creamy treat that makes its way into your hands this summer, it should be this rich blueberry milkshake.
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
This tall loaf is full of plump blueberries and lemon zest, and crowned with a silky lemon icing.
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Blueberry Crisp
From the sweet, jammy filling spiked with a hint of earthy ground coriander to the buttery, lemon-kissed crisp topping, it's impossible not to go wild for this summertime classic.
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Blueberry Compote
Thickened just enough and spiked with earthy coriander and a squeeze of lemon, jammy, sweet blueberry compote tastes like purple.
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Streusel-Topped Blueberry Coffee Cake
This tender breakfast cake is packed with juicy blueberries and capped with a sweet cinnamon streusel.
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Blueberry Smoothie
Blended with your choice of milk (dairy or non-dairy), each refreshing sip is fruity and just sweet enough, with a subtle hint of warm cinnamon for a little something extra.
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Loaded Blueberry Cheesecake Breakfast Bake
Toasted golden bread baked with cascades of juicy blueberries and deep, rich swirls of cream cheese — oh yes, this is what you crave for Saturday brunch.
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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins have a hearty dose of rolled oats, but you'd never know eating them because they're super plush and tender witth blueberries for some sweetness.
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Blueberry BBQ Sauce
This sauce's hickory taste paired with its healthy dose of nutrients makes it a summer stand-out.
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Blueberry Cake
This single layer cake is blanketed in fresh blueberries and dusted with powdered sugar right before serving.
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Blueberry Pie
Here is our recipe for a classic blueberry pie — no frills, no secret ingredients, just blueberries packed inside a flaky, buttery crust.
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Peach Blueberry Pie
In addition to blueberries, this sweet level-up on the classic pie puts fresh summer peaches to incredible use.
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Blueberry Crumb Bars
These simple blueberry crumb bars are everything you love about the classic summer fruit pie, but so much easier and totally doable on a weeknight.
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The Ultimate Fresh Blueberry Cobbler
This is exactly what a good blueberry cobbler should be: It’s sweet and juicy, bound to stain your teeth a little, and just asking for the biggest scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Blueberry-Almond Bubble Bread
Studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy oat and almond streusel, this pull-apart coffee cake comes together quickly thanks to the convenience of canned biscuits.
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie
Were you just thinking you’d like a bite of cheesecake without the bother of water baths or a hot kitchen? Great minds think alike. This blueberry cheesecake ice cream pie is sure to win you accolades this summer.
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Scone-Top Blueberry Muffins
Inspired by Big Sur Bakery in California, these muffins rely on a smart trick that keeps the sugar on the top of the muffin crunchy and "snowy," so it doesn’t dissolve into the batter.
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Fluffy Oven-Baked Blueberry Skillet Pancake
Even if you’ve mastered the art of pancake making, it’s nearly impossible to serve freshly flipped pancakes to the entire table at once. But if you swap the griddle for an oven-safe skillet, everyone — including the cook — can enjoy a steaming-hot pancake together.
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Blueberry Breakfast Bars
These wholesome bars are a must for blueberry-lovers, and best of all they're a totally acceptable breakfast.
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Blueberry-Oat Quick Bread
It’s impossible to resist picking up a pint of fresh berries from the farmers market this time of year, so why even try? This quick bread recipe uses just one cup of berries and makes a slightly sweet loaf that’s perfect for summer snacking.
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