Since it is almost blueberry season ~ Honey Bourbon Pickled Blueberries

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About 3 years prior to meeting Scott he had planted 6 blueberry bushes.  They were really just starting to mature and produce a ton when I met him.  Well, maybe not a ton but a heck of a lot.  Our second summer as a couple I had to figure out what to do with all those blueberries.  I mean jam is certain but I did not need 100 jars plus of jam.  As I was scanning the internet I came across a recipe for pickled cherries in some type of alcohol and I thought why not adapt this for blueberries. 


Since I started making these I have had them shipped from the east coast to the west coast.  People love them!!  I have been told I need to sale them.

It is not blueberry season in NC yet but my bushes are blooming and I am getting pumped for blueberry canning.  A friend of mine in Florida has already been able to start picking down there.  Lucky you Karen Senecal!!  

With the anticipation of blueberry season here is my recipe.

Honey Bourbon Pickled Blueberries

Ingredients
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1tsp whole allspice
  • 1 1/4 Cups of white vinegar
  • 8 Cups blueberries- washed
  • 1/4 Cup bourbon
  • 1 3/4 Cups of liquid honey
Directions
  • Form a spice ball with the cinnamon and allspice with either coffee filters, cheesecloth or a tea ball infuser.  I use the tea ball infuser because it is re-usable and more frugal.
  • In a 6 quart heavy pot add your vinegar and spice ball and bring it to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Try not to break or bust the blueberries so do not stir.  Remove from heat and allow to sit on the counter and cool for 8 hours.
  • Strain the blueberries out of the syrup but keep the syrup.  Discard the spices.
  • Ladle the hot blueberries into sterilized half-pint jars.
  • Add the syrup back into your pot and add the honey.  Allow the syrup to come to a boil.  Stir and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Ladle the hot syrup into your jars with the blueberries.
  • Water bath can for 10 minutes.  After the time is up take off heat and allow to sit for another 10 minutes.  
One of my favorite ways to enjoy Honey Bourbon Pickled Blueberries is over goat cheese served with crackers. Some of my friends just pop the top and eat with a spoon.  You can also add it to pork when cooking and it is delicious over ice cream.  If you make them please post a picture and tell me how you enjoy eating them.

I hope you will make this when blueberry season is happenin in your neck of the woods.  

If you look close you will see some of our rabbits in the rabbit tractor in one of my pictures.

Enjoy!!

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