Food
13 Recipes Where Summer Berries Are The Star Of The Show
Published on June 15, 2021
One of our favorite parts about summer in Canada (aside from trips to the cottage) is all of the fresh, locally-grown strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries that are in season. If you’re lucky enough to pick them from the bush or buy a box at the farmer’s market, we’ve got 13 recipes that showcase just how flavorful and colorful summer berries can be. Scroll down and take your pick!
Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil
This display of the season’s best can double up as a light dessert or as a brunch centerpiece.
Get the recipe for Berry Platter With Sheep Milk Labneh & Orange Oil.
Strawberry Rosé Granita Smash
Two words: rosé slushie. Need we say more? Serve this wine-based cocktail with a spoon to eat right away, or with a cocktail stirrer to help the ice melt more quickly.
Get the recipe for Strawberry Rosé Granita Smash.
Blueberry, Balsamic & Star Anise Pie
Blueberries, balsamic vinegar and star anise may seem like unusual companions, but in fact, the flavors meld perfectly into a sweet, rich and luxurious blueberry pie.
Get the recipe for Blueberry, Balsamic & Star Anise Pie.
Raspberry Hibiscus Pops
Janet Dimond of Augie’s Ice Pops uses fresh, in-season Ontario fruit, adds herbs and puts “a lot of love” into her gourmet popsicles. A commercial chiller gives these sweet treats great flavor and texture but, if you’re making them at home, just use the correct ratio of sugar to water and you’ll get amazing results, too!
Get the recipe for Raspberry Hibiscus Pops.
Raspberry Jam
“I like the warmth that brandy adds, and I find that it transforms the jam from a sweet condiment to a balanced ingredient suitable for a wider range of cooking,” says Well Preserved bloggers Joel MacCharles and Dana Harrison.
Get the recipe for Raspberry Jam.
Chocolate Berry Shortcake
A showstopper of a dessert for the summer season! If you’re feeling a little more restrained, you can always halve the recipe and make a single layer cake.
Get the recipe for Chocolate Berry Shortcake.
Blueberry Pie French Toast Muffins
Dessert for breakfast is one of our favorite guilty pleasures. Why choose between three when you can have them all in one compact pastry? Blueberry pie, French toast and sweet muffins are the ultimate on-the-go treat.
Get the recipe for Blueberry Pie French Toast Muffins.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Pastries
The rich, flaky and slightly tangy pastry of these crescents works perfectly with the brightness of homemade raspberry jam.
Get the recipe for Raspberry Cream Cheese Pastries.
Vegan Baked Blueberry Cheesecake
“Making a vegan cheesecake that is indistinguishable from a cheese-cake made from actual cheese is no easy feat, but this is The One, guaranteed,” says Lauren Toyota, host of YouTube’s Hot for Food channel. “You can serve this tangy, creamy cake with any kind of fruit compote you want, but I’ll always have a soft spot for blueberries.”
Get the recipe for Vegan Baked Blueberry Cheesecake.
Princess Of Puddings
Hosting the perfect summer gathering is still possible while physical distancing, with celebrity chef Anna Olson’s fruit-filled Princess of Puddings. It has notes of sweet maple syrup for a distinctly Canadian twist.
Get the recipe for Princess Of Puddings.
Vanilla Blueberry Chia Pudding
This is a great recipe for those who are new to the kitchen and want to experiment working with different flavors. Have fun trying new and unusual flavor combinations, such as blood orange and dark chocolate, and using different extracts, yogurts and fruits.
Get the recipe for Vanilla Blueberry Chia Pudding.
Strawberry Ricotta Cakes
“There should be a word to describe the way the soft texture of this cake matches the flavor of the vanilla, strawberries and almonds in it,” says Honey & Co. At Home cookbook authors Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich. “For the best results, pull all the cake ingredients out of the fridge about an hour before you start. It will make your baked cakes fluffier and tastier.”
Get the recipe for Strawberry Ricotta Cakes.
Blueberry Maple Jam 2.0
“We’ve made versions of this recipe for five years, and it is by far the most popular recipe from our blog,” says Well Preserved bloggers Joel MacCharles and Dana Harrison. Put it on top of freshly baked scones or serve it with a charcuterie board!
Get the recipe for Blueberry Maple Jam 2.0.