Comments on: Fermenting Blueberries

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:43 +0000

In reply to Leona Bush. oooh I love the way you improvised and also made this unique to your tastes!! It sounds wonderful!

By: Leona Bush

Leona Bush — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:05:58 +0000

I made this using frozen organic blueberries that I pick every year. I replaced the white sugar with local raw honey. I did measure out the original amount of blueberries but it didn’t seem like quite enough once the berries thawed, so I added more, not measuring. I also added some freeze dried rosemary powder, about 1/2 tsp, for flavor. The blueberries began to float around day 3, when the ferment started to get really active, but they all stayed below my weight. I let them go 5-6 days (don’t remember what day I started them) and they are delicious, however the blueberries seem to be hollow? It’s strange, like the insides melted out, even though the skin seems intact. However, I blended them roughly with an immersion blender and they’re perfect. I added some chia seeds to make a thick, jam like consistency, and they’re perfect! They will be used to top my homemade yogurt. I am definitely making this again and again!

By: susan

susan — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:57:07 +0000

good day michelle. I have a thought about replacing kombucha. i have collected over 3+ yrs : 3 ” of mother from braggs raw acv, could that possibly work in fermented blueberries. possibly more shrub tasting ? Awaiting your thoughts.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:58:58 +0000

Michelle I figure other than strawberries other berries can be used in this recipe.
? What about stone fruit ?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:29:59 +0000

In reply to susan. Hi Susan, While I'm pretty sure maple syrup would work fine, I've never experimented with it... I never want to take a chance of messing up my beloved blueberries that I enjoy, in small amounts, all winter long. If you try it, keep me posted!

By: susan

susan — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:29:39 +0000

Michelle I definitely would be interested in using maple syrup if that’s possible. My blueberries are 24 hrs in process. Couldn’t find just primary kombucha when I went grocery shopping but, I used “GT Synergy “ brand in cherry/coconut/ lemongrass , seasonal item. Berries and cherries

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:26:31 +0000

In reply to kathy. That is the only downside, honestly... yes, you must store them in the fridge. But I use them anyway you'd use fresh blueberries, honestly. I love them on breakfast cereal or oatmeal and in my yogurt. Let me know what you think if you try them! :)

By: kathy

kathy — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:57:39 +0000

Love the idea – but other than just eating them, what to you use the fermented blueberries in? And are they shelf stable? I imagine you have to refrigerate for the whole year???

By: Carol L

Carol L — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 02:33:31 +0000

What is the purpose of the sugar? I’m diabetic, wondering if I can sub a 0 glycemic sugar like Bocha Sweet (from the kabocha plant) or just leave it out.
I thought ferments like this were made with the whey or salt solution, not sugar, which is how kombucha is made, but in kombucha no (or little) sugar is left.
Thanks for the recipe, LOVE blueberries, eat them daily. Good to know I can make them even healthier!!