Fresh Blueberry Recipes to Make This Summer

The extra steps of prebaking both berries and pastry pay off: The filling is potent, and the bottom crust cracker-crisp.

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Whip up this sweet and juicy sauce for the perfect ice cream or pie topping.

When Kristin Rosenau (thepastryaffair.com) discovered her lactose intolerance, she had to get creative in her Bismarck kitchen. The result: Desserts like Blueberry-Coconut Pavlova, a crispy-chewy pillow of meringue topped with whipped coconut milk and blueberry sauce. (A bonus: This is a naturally gluten-free dessert as well.)

Pure. Violet. Joy. The intense color comes from simmering the berries for a few minutes to release their juices—but after that step, this brightly fruity no-special-gear-required recipe couldn't be more simple.

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This easy, juicy pie calls for pouring a warm sugar glaze over a generous amount of fresh blueberries. (You can use raspberries, too, if you prefer.)

Gorgeously topped fluffy pancakes with blueberries are meant to be cut into wedges for a crowd. 

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A sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar gives a sweet crust to these berry-packed muffins.

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Lemon yogurt is the secret ingredient in these pretty biscuits. 

Combine fresh blueberries, vanilla ice cream and homemade blueberry sauce in an almond-brown sugar crust for this showstopping dessert.

Start your day or satisfy a snack urge with these crunchy, chewy bars that include dried blueberries and rolled oats.

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This recipe from an Indiana reader combines blueberries, butter, white baking pieces and almonds for a sturdy, delicious bar cookie.

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This berry pie proves that there's beauty in simplicity. The piecrust is wrapped around a three-ingredient filling that includes fine dry breadcrumbs. You don't even need a pie plate.

Graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese and blueberry pie filling turn yellow cake mix into a whimsical twist on a favorite dessert. 

Lemon extract and blueberry jam make the perfect sweet and tangy combination for these eye-catching shaped cookies.

Make this loaf on a Sunday night so it's ready for a quick weekday morning meal.

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Serve warm shortcake with a rich filling of sweetened blueberries and whipped cream.

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Handy shortcuts make this recipe a breeze. Cooking the fruit in an oven-safe skillet cuts the bake time (and the number of dirty dishes). Refrigerated biscuits form the simple topper.

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Plump blueberries create a juicy filling in this old-fashioned sour cream coffee cake.

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More than 4 cups of berries make this pie extra juicy. Be sure to let it cool completely before you slice it. And don't forget the vanilla ice cream! 

Light ricotta cheese and whole wheat flour cut fat and add fiber to these muffins.

Use fresh blueberries when in season to make this rich dessert, a cross between a pie and a cheesecake.