Blueberry Butter
Dried blueberries retain the same flavour (if not more) of their fresh counterparts and easily replace many other dried fruits (and raisins) that often irritate IC bladders. If possible try to get all three ingredients in organic varieties. (You can even try making your own homemade dried blueberries ahead of time.)
This simple recipe can be prepared in minutes and eaten immediately. Perfect for Sunday brunch or afternoon tea, it also goes great on pancakes and waffles.
Blueberry Butter
1 ¼ cups of dried blueberries (un-sulphured)
1 ½ cups of margarine or butter, brought to room temperature
3 tbsps liquid honey
In a food processor pulse the dried blueberries until they are as smooth as possible (a few “lumps” are alright, don’t worry). Add in the butter or margarine and the honey, continue pulsing for another 90 seconds or so, or until entirely smooth, depending on the consistency you are going for.
You may serve this right away, or keep it store in the fridge for about 5 days, well covered. It is wonderful on bagels, scones, toast, crackers-anything where you would normally use butter and jam together!
Makes about 2 ½ cups of blueberry butter