United Flavors of America – New Jersey’s High Bush Blueberries

New Jersey’s High Bush Blueberries

These tasty High Bush Blueberries were a staple to the Native Americans who populated the region around New Jersey for centuries. They’re also teeming with 32% of your daily Vitamin K – plus, an ample supply of manganese, Vitamin C and copper. Additionally, just one cup provides 14% of your daily fiber. Besides being delicious, High Bush Blueberries are loaded with anthocyanins – the antioxidant that gives them their deep color – that help support the immune system, improve cardiovascular health and boost brain function. Anthocyanins also help prevent cancer. Delectable just raw, try this simple – yet healthy – dessert.

Blueberry Galette

1 whole wheat pie dough

6 cups high bush blueberries

¼ cup honey or agave nectar

1 tbsp corn or tapioca starch

1 tbsp chia seeds or oatmeal

Combine fruit with starch and let set for 10 minutes to juice. Mix in honey or agave nectar. Unfold dough and pour fruit into center. Roll dough inward until it touches fruit. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with oatmeal or chia seeds.