How to Make Blueberry Puree
Pureed blueberries capture the essence of summer in a concentrated form. The taste of this little round berry conjures up images of lazy, barefoot afternoons scouring the thicket for a bucket of berries. After you have gathered, harvested and eaten your fill of fresh berries, processing the remaining blueberries into a puree will allow you to enjoy their summer freshness long after summer has gone. Use blueberry puree to make your favorite drinks, desserts and sauces.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Blueberries
- Food processor
- Sugar
- Measuring spoons
- Lemon juice
- Fine sieve
- Large bowl
- Spatula
- Plastic freezer bag (optional)
- Lime juice (optional)
- Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Pour 3 parts of blueberries into a food processor.
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Add 1/2 part of granulated sugar. Process and taste for sweetness. Add more sugar, if needed. Add lemon juice to taste, generally 1 tablespoon for each 1 cup of blueberries.
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Blend the berries on high speed until the mixture is smooth.
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Set a fine sieve over a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of the blueberry mixture into the the sieve, pressing the berries through the sieve with a spatula.
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