July is National Blueberry Month

Blueberries are in peak season during July. You can find blueberries everywhere this time of year, and at a low cost, or even free if you grow your own. While they’re in season you may want to make sure you freeze a few for later in the year when the price goes back up. The price for blueberries off season is more than double the price of in season.

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Blueberries are one of the super foods for our bodies, and our immune system. They’re loaded with antioxidants, so their a handy little food to have around all year.

Blueberries are super simple to freeze. Just rinse them in warm water and let them dry. Spread them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and place the cookie sheet in the freezer. When the berries are frozen you can pull the cookie sheet out and put the blueberries in a plastic bag and store them in the freezer until you’re ready to use them. If you freeze your berries this way you can put quite a few in one bag, then just pour out the blueberries you need.

Stock up on blueberries during National Blueberry Month. They’re great to top cereal, make smoothies, fruit desserts, fruit salads, and fruit syrups all year round.