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RECIPES
We sell plenty of different cook books in our farm stand, but we wanted to put some of our favorite berry recipes on the web. Of course, some of the quickest and easiest ways to add these super-healthy berries (especially blueberries) to your diet is to sprinkle them on your morning cereal or yogurt, put them in pancake or muffin batter, add them to your garden salad or fruit salad or eat them fresh or frozen as a snack! enjoy...
Directions for Freezing Blueberries or Currants
| Blueberries and currants freeze well. If they are dry put them straight into ziplock freezer bags or tupperware containers and freeze. If they are damp freeze them on a cookie sheet first then tip into the bag / container to prevent clumping. If the are wet, pour a single layer of them onto paper towels and blow a fan on them until they are dry enough to freeze on a sheet. You should also do this to wet berries if you are going to keep them for more than a day or two to prevent mold. Most of our customers put lots of berries in the freezer and eat them year-round. |
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Two Berry Muffins
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached, white flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups milk
1cup raspberries and blueberries combined |
In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center. Add milk to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in berries. Lightly grease 2 1/2 inch muffin cups and fill 3/4 full. Bake in 400 F oven for 15-18 minutesor until golden. Makes about 18 Muffins.
from Cooking Corner with Nancy Adams |
Blueberry-Onion Sauced Pork Tenderloin
3/4 to 1lb pork tenderloin
2 tbsp butter, divided
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper |
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup port wine or sweet sherry
2 tbsp balsamic vinagar
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes |
Preheat Broiler. Broil pork, turning occasionally, until cooked through (about 20 mins). Remove to platter, cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the 2tbsp of butter. Add onions, salt and pepper and cook until onions are golden (about 10 minutes). Add sugar, cook for another 3 minutes until onions are caramelized. Add port, balsamic vinegar, blueberries and tomatoes, then bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Thinly slice pork and serve with sauce. Serves 4.
Per portion: 290 calories, 22g protein, 11g fat, 22g carbohydrate, 439mg sodium. I dont remember where I got this one but its yummy! |
Blueberry Stocking Cake
Emerald's Gooseberry Crunch Bars
1/2 cup white sugar
2-3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1tsp vanilla
2 cups gooseberries |
1 cup + 1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1tsp cinnamon |
In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, vanilla and cornstarch. Bring to a boil, add gooseberries and cook until thick. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together 1 cup flour, the oats, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. Grease a 9 inch square pan very well with cooking spray, press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the pan. Pour gooseberry mix over base and spread evenly. Add remaining 1/4 cup of flour to the crumble mix, then sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into bars. Enjoy! |
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
4 cups washed baby spinach
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1/2 - 1 small red onion
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp minched shallots |
1 tsp sugar
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
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In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and halved, thinly sliced onion. In measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, shallots, and pepper. Slowly add oil in a think stream. Whisk until blended. Toss salad with dressing and top with sunflower seeds.
Makes 4 servings: 120 calories, 6g fat, 4g fiber / serving
Thanks to the Nutrition Services at The Wellness Center, Monadnock Community Hospital. |
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread Pudding
4 cups cubed, firm bread, crusts removed
4 eggs
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups blueberries
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Confectioners Sugar |
Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 2-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick spray. Place bread on cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, beat eggs and ¾ cup sugar in medium bowl until light colored. Stir in vanilla and orange peel. Add half-and-half; beat until well mixed.
Place toasted bread in baking dish; top with half of the blueberries. In small bowl, combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar; mix well. Drop cream cheese mixture by teaspoonfuls over blueberries and toasted bread; sprinkle with remaining blueberries. Pour egg mixture over blueberries and bread. Let stand 5 minutes. Bake at 350°F 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar; serve warm. Makes 8 servings.
(For a reduced fat version: use low fat cream cheese and milk in place of the half-and-half.)
Thanks to Anita Gilbert and Domino Sugar Classic Recipes! |
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PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES!
We never have time to bake, cook (or sleep) when the harvest season comes around so please send us your favorite recipes that use our fruit.
Remember, we grow :
strawberries, rhuarb, raspberries, blueberries, black currants, redcurrants, gooseberries, blackberries, black raspberries, tomatoes, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, pears, and apples.
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