From Pies to Focaccia, Make These Recipes Before Peak Blueberry Season Ends

When you’re in the mood for an all-blueberry dessert, you can’t beat this combination with citrus, spice, and vanilla bean to heighten and add depth to the fruit’s gentle flavor.

Kai Loebach served the tuna sliced on crisps as a passed appetizer but it could be adapted for the main course. A pre-made Cajun spice mix could work in a pinch, or sub Sriracha mayo for the coulis if you want even more kick.

The gently seasoned pickling combo brings out berries’ tart side and makes a refreshing dressing for the watercress and chicken.

With generous herbs and a sprinkling of flaked salt, this bread is as delicious with bacon for brunch as it is alongside grilled pork chops for dinner.

Black pepper, nutmeg, and cloves play up the underlying spicy note of blueberries in this pie. Serve with whipped cream if you like.

The sublime combination of sweet fruit and salty blue cheese means you can keep the rest of the salad simple. White balsamic vinegar gives the dressing a light flavor.

Baking pancakes in a sheet pan instead of on the griddle means the cook gets to sit down at the table too. The creamy ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites in the batter ensure that the pancakes stay fluffy and moist.

After many tasty tests, we can say with certainty that a mix of three kinds of berries bakes up more juicy and flavorful than just one. The biscuits on top come out fluffy and tender, thanks to a little baking soda in addition to baking powder, and you can cut them round or square to match your dish.

Cream cheese and vanilla beans give these treats an extraordinary depth of flavor. Just as amazing: the time saved by making the sandwiches in a big pan rather than assembling them individually.

No need to haul out the ice cream maker or pie plate for this ode to summer pies. Store-bought vanilla ice cream swirled with sweet-tart rhubarb compote, plus shortbread “crust” crumbles, gives new meaning to pie à la mode. Use other berries if you like.

Light and airy pavlovas + in-season berries = the perfect summer dessert.

These delicately textured shortbreads have a subtle orange flavor. They’re wonderful served with a cup of tea or packed in a lunch.

This recipe strikes the perfect balance between smoky, spicy, salty, and fruity, whether you track down huckleberries or use blueberries.

This easy blueberry coffee cake gets some of its tenderness from the addition of yogurt and has crunch from the walnuts.  It’s a great choice when you need something sweet for breakfast or brunch.

This bright-tasting sorbet gains an exquisite aroma from a small amount of lavender.

Try this new take on the traditional blueberry muffin.

Showcase fresh blueberries in this classic, lattice-topped blueberry pie recipe featuring a tender homemade pie crust.