This time of year, I just can't stop myself from buying fresh berries. One trip to the grocery store reveals ripe and ready blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries by the pint…and on sale! Each week, I head back to the store and leave with more berries in my cart. But I always wonder, how will I use them up? Here are a few favorite ways I've used them so far:
I added fresh blueberries to a super-simple pancake recipe I found in the Taste of Home Cookbook: Fluffy Pancakes.
Fresh raspberries jazzed up a basic green salad with spinach, feta and balsamic vinaigrette.
Fresh strawberries and blackberries made a tasty mid-morning snack at work one day.
I topped a few leftover Mini Apricot Cheesecakes I fixed for a baby shower with fresh berries (instead of preserves) for dessert.
Next on my list? I just may fix my all-time favorite breakfast bake, Overnight Stuffed French Toast
or this gorgeous Very Berry Pie for a weekend treat.
Or, if all else fails, I may whip up a batch of fresh blueberry baked goods. This recipe for Lemon Blueberry Muffins sounds delicious and easy!
Have any other ideas for me? I’d love to hear from you. Happy summer!
Mary Spencer
Editor, Simple & Delicious