Podcasts
Below you will find links to Podcasts related to the Wild Blueberry Industry:
The Wild View on Blueberries – https://anchor.fm/wild-view-on-blueberries/episodes/Introducing-The-Wild-View-on-Blueberries-epgjms/
Our friends over at The Kilted Chef came up with this amazing recipe!![]()
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Wild Blueberry Rhubarb Custard Pie![]()
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Serves 6 to 8![]()
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1 unbaked pie shell, homemade or purchased![]()
2 cups (500ml) rhubarb pieces, chopped![]()
1 ½ cups (375 ml)Wild blueberries, fresh or frozen![]()
1 ¼ cups (300 ml) white sugar![]()
2 Tbsp (30ml) quick-cooking tapioca![]()
2 Tbsp (30ml) cornstarch![]()
3 eggs, beaten![]()
1 cup (250ml) heavy cream![]()
½ tsp (2ml) salt![]()
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Place rhubarb and blueberries in an unbaked 9inch (23 cm) pie shell. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over fruit. Bake for 10 mins at 400 degrees F (205 C). Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes. Cool completely and store refrigerated. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Note: if rhubarb is frozen, increase tapioca and cornstarch by 1 Tbsp (15ml) each. ![]()
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Pie Crust![]()
(makes three 9 inch/23 cm pies)![]()
4 cups (1L) flour![]()
2 cups (500ml) shortening![]()
1 tsp (5ml) salt![]()
1 ¼ cup (300ml) cold water![]()
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Dissolve the salt into the water and place in the freezer. Place the flour in a large bowl and add the shortening, work the shortening into the flour with your fingers until you have pea-sized bits. Move the dough to one side and pour in half of the water. Work the water into the dough with one hand while rotating the bowl counterclockwise with the other. The dough should come together but not too wet. Add more water as needed. Shape the dough into three equal portions and form into round discs. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Roll out one portion of pie dough on a floured surface. Place into a 9 inch (23 cm) pie plate and trim the edges leaving a 1 inch (2.5 cm) overhang. ![]()
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Meringue![]()
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⅓ cup (75ml) water![]()
1 Tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch![]()
4 egg whites, room temperature![]()
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract![]()
½ cup (125 ml) sugar![]()
¼ tsp (1 ml) cream of tartar![]()
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Combine the egg whites and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium-low until the eggs become frothy. While the eggs ar rolfing, combine the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low until thickened and opaque. Combine the sugar and the cream of tartar, increase the mixer speed to medium-high and incorporate with the egg whites 1 spoon at a time. Once the sugar has been incorporated, turn the mixture to high and beat egg whites until they begin to stiffen. Add the warm cornstarch mixture 1 spoon at a time and continue to beat until the meringue is stiff and glossy. Mound the meringue onto the slightly cooled pie, ensuring that the meringue covers the crust, this will prevent shrinkage. ![]()
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Place the pie in a 350f (180 c) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. This pie can be made with frozen rhubarb, you will simply need to increase the quick cook tapioca to 3 Tbsp (45 ml). ![]()
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Note: The pie as a Kilted Kitchen original recipe. The meringue recipe was inspired by America’s Test Kitchen.
Has anyone tried Van Dyk’s powdered wild blueberries yet? It’s great for baking, smoothies, and sprinkling on all sorts of tasty treats. What have you used it in?
Just how much are you a fan of wild blueberries? Did you know that St. Peter’s on Prince Edward Island has an annual festival dedicated to the juicy little fruits? In fact, despite the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the festival was still able to run (albeit a bit differently than normal). Movie nights, ball games, and all things wild blueberries can be enjoyed during this fun event! Want to find out more? Here’s the link: www.stpetersblueberryfestival.com/
Wild blueberries can be used in many different ways. One of our favourite ways is in a delicious wine! Muwin Estate Wines Ltd. has come out with a delicious wild blueberry wine with a medium intensity. It’s especially delicious paired with mild cheeses, chocolate, pork and desserts. You can find find it at your local NSLC or check them out online at muwinestate.com/
While raisins and grapes shouldn’t be fed to our furry four-legged friends, dogs can eat wild blueberries! Not only are they safe to eat, they provide the same nutrients to dogs as they do to humans, including vitamin C, fibre, antioxidants, and more!
