Everyone’s favorite berries are flooding the stores, and it’s time to dive into some delicious baked goods. Whether you like a tasty morning muffin or a delightful baked pie for dessert, here are some of the top recipes to utilize those summer berries.
Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients:
1 ½ Cups Flour
¾ Cup Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Salt
2 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
⅓ Cup Olive Oil
1 Egg
½ Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Fresh Blueberries
¼ Cup Corse Sprinkling Sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper or silicone liners. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
Combine the oil, egg, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl and whisk. Slowly incorporate both until you have a smooth mixture. Some lumps are okay. Fold in your blueberries.
Pour the batter until the liner is almost filled. Sprinkle on half of the course sugar and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Test with a toothpick to check for doneness.
Sprinkle on the rest of the course sugar and enjoy.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Ingredients:
1 Package of Pie Crusts
For the Filling:
2 ½ Cups Fresh Strawberries Hulled and Quartered
2 ½ Cups Fresh Rhubarb Chopped
1 Cup Sugar
¼ Cup Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Topping:
1 Tablespoon Butter Diced Into Small Pieces
1 Egg Beaten and 1 Tablespoon For Egg Wash
1 Tablespoon Course Sugar
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Press one of the pie crusts into a pie dish and remove any excess crust. Set the second dough sheet from the top to the side.
Mix all the filling toppings in a large bowl until the fruit is thoroughly covered.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle small pieces of butter on top. Place the second pie crust onto the pie and trim off any excess, then crimp to seal the edges. Slice an ‘X” on the top to vent. Brush the egg wash on the crust and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Enjoy!
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Ingredients:
1 Package of Pie Crusts
Filling:
4 Cups Blueberries
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of One Lemon
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch Salt
Topping:
1 Tablespoon Butter Diced Into Small Pieces
1 Egg Beaten and 1 Tablespoon For Egg Wash
1 Tablespoon Course Sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Press one of the pie crusts into a pie place and trim off any excess crust.
Combine the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and gently stir until incorporated. Pour the filling into the pie crust and dot the top of the filling with the butter. Place the second pie crust on top and cut a slit in the top to vent.
Brush with an egg wash, sprinkle on the sugar, and bake for 45 to 55 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Wrapping Up Summer Berry Recipes to Try
Be sure to utilize those fresh berries this summer with these delicious and simple baked goods! If you have extras, I’m sure your friends and family wouldn’t mind if you shared! Baking with seasonal fruits enhances flavor and brings a touch of summer to every bite. Enjoy the sweetness of the season!
