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6 Wild Blueberry-Blissful Dessert Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table

Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner? If you’re hosting a family gathering this year, we have some scrumptious wild blueberry dessert recipes for you to choose from, so you can bring your own slice of heaven to the Thanksgiving table. Incorporating this brain healthy, indigenous, wild fruit into your Thanksgiving day is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Plus, this flavorful fruit packs a more intense blueberry flavor than ordinary blueberries, so it is sure to make your holiday a whole lot sweeter. Looking for some inspiration? Give one of these five wild blueberry pie recipes a go this Thanksgiving Day.  

1. Mary Blenk’s Famous Maine Wild Blueberry Pie

Here in Maine, there’s always a table full of pies at Thanksgiving. This award winning pie recipe–Mary Blenk’s Maine Wild Blueberry Pie– will be the star of your pie table and the perfect end to your Thanksgiving meal. It is award winning after all…

2. Classic Wild Blueberry Pie

Keep it sweet and simple by baking this classic Wild Blueberry Pie. Not only is it filled with purple and blue goodness, but the layered golden crust is extra delicious!

3. Maine Wild Blueberry Pie

Bring the taste of Maine with you this Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy our take on a classic Maine Wild Blueberry Pie, featuring a flaky crust brimming with sweet-tart native wild blueberries. 

4. Wild Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake 

Savor the fruity fusion of tangy lemon and sweet wild blueberries in our Wild Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake. This moist and dense pound cake, enriched with the luxurious creaminess of cream cheese and bursts of wild blueberry goodness, is the perfect addition to your feast.

5. Wild Blueberry and Apple Crisp

Who doesn’t love a simple apple crisp? We do but adding some wild blueberries to it will bring it to the next level. This Wild Blueberry and Apple Crisp recipe is vegan and gluten-free, uses minimal sugar and no butter. Delicious flavor and healthy to boot – win win! 

6. Wild Blueberry Tart with Foolproof, Gluten-Free Crust

Indulge in this luscious Wild Blueberry Tart, featuring a foolproof, gluten-free crust that effortlessly complements the naturally sweet wild blueberries. This delectable dessert is a delightful harmony of a crisp, buttery crust with bursts of vibrant wild blueberries.

If you try one of the above recipes, let us know which one your family loved most! Take a picture, post on social, and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so we can see your *wild* Thanksgiving spread. 

We hope you enjoy spending time with family and friends and take time to remember what you’re most grateful for. Thank you for being part of the wild blueberry community–we’re grateful for you. Happy Turkey Day!

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