PrintPickled Blueberries: 30-Minute Magic for Bold Flavor
A simple way to preserve fresh blueberries with a tangy and sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins plus 24 hours chilling
- Yield: 1 pint 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
Instructions
- Rinse blueberries and set aside.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cinnamon stick and cloves to the liquid.
- Pack blueberries into a clean jar.
- Pour the hot liquid over the blueberries, covering them completely.
- Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm blueberries for best texture.
- The pickled blueberries will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Serve as a condiment, in salads, or with cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg