When is National Blueberry Pie Day?
Friday April 28thOn April 28th each year, ushers in blueberry pie-making season. The blueberry harvest starts in April and lasts until September, providing us with a long season full of blueberry delights.
Since the early American settlers arrived, we've been enjoying blueberries in pies. The first documented recipe for blueberry pie appeared in the Appledore Cook Book in 1872.. Blueberries are plentiful in Maine, so it's no surprise that blueberry pie is the state's official dessert!
Dr. Frederick V. Coville's study and observations This once-wild berry became domesticated in the early 1900s thanks to Elizabeth Coleman White's findings and the study of Dr. Frederick V. Coville. Wild blueberries were never successfully transplanted and raised in any farming operation for personal or commercial production before their efforts. The only way to enjoy fresh blueberries was to seek them out where they grew naturally.
These amazingly delectable berries are coming to fruition today, thanks to the efforts of White and Coville. From farm to table or farmer to the grocer to you, these vibrant berries pack a punch in vitamins and health benefits. They make a delectable desserts or sauces, and make a delectable snack that can be on their own or enhance a dish. Whatever this berry does, it does with panache!
It's one of the healthiest fruits on the market, too. This nutrient berry, which is chock full of antioxidants, helps prevent cancer formation and urinary tract disease. Blueberries can help maintain healthy blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, and reduce depression symptoms.
