Huckleberry recipes August 2024

Huckleberries are a fantastic fruit known for their sweet-tart flavor and versatility in recipes. Here are 10 creative recipe ideas featuring huckleberries for August 2024:

1. Huckleberry Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 package pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out half of the pie crust and fit it into a pie pan.
2. In a bowl, mix huckleberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Pour filling into the pie crust. Roll out the second crust, place it over the filling, and crimp the edges to seal.
4. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
5. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

2. Huckleberry Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen huckleberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in huckleberries.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

3. Huckleberry Jam

Ingredients:

• 4 cups huckleberries
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 packet fruit pectin (e.g., Sure-Jell)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine huckleberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in fruit pectin.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Let sit at room temperature until set.

4. Huckleberry Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup fresh or frozen huckleberries

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in huckleberries.
4. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet and cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook until golden brown.

5. Huckleberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen huckleberries
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk or juice
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth. Add ice if desired and blend again.
3. Serve immediately.

6. Huckleberry Crisp

Ingredients:

• Filling: 4 cups huckleberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Topping: 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. For the filling, mix huckleberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Pour into the baking dish.
3. For the topping, mix oats, flour, and brown sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Sprinkle topping over the huckleberry filling.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.

7. Huckleberry Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh huckleberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Puree huckleberries with sugar in a blender.
2. In a bowl, mix the huckleberry puree, cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

8. Huckleberry Lemon Bars

Ingredients:

• Crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• Filling: 1 cup fresh huckleberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. For the crust, mix flour and sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix huckleberries, sugar, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, and salt for the filling.
4. Pour filling over the pre-baked crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set.
5. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

9. Huckleberry Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh huckleberries
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Blend huckleberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined.
3. Serve over salads.

10. Huckleberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine huckleberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until berries break down and sauce thickens.
2. Stir in lemon juice. If needed, add cornstarch mixture to thicken.
3. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce reaches desired consistency.
4. Cool and serve over pancakes, waffles, or desserts.

These recipes showcase the versatility of huckleberries, offering options from classic pies to refreshing smoothies. Enjoy experimenting with these delicious ideas!