Blueberries peak in summer and that’s when they’re worth building a recipe around. Fresh berries go into a no-egg ice cream that churns into something genuinely creamy, a small batch jam that actually gels without a box of pectin, and streusel-topped muffins where the berries burst into the batter in the best possible way. Fresh blueberries also belong scattered over waffles, French toast, and granola while they’re at their best.
When the season ends, frozen berries keep the collection going — a berry avocado smoothie with Greek yogurt works just as well with berries straight from the freezer.