Candy, bitter and juicy, wherever you encounter them, pickled blueberries virtually at all times really feel like a shock. That goes double for pizza, the place most individuals aren’t used to seeing berries in any respect (you realize, that entire fruit-on-pizza factor). However you possibly can pickle virtually something, and when searching for inspiration for garnishes, few issues say “summer time” greater than blueberries and pickling the season’s bounty. Pickled blueberries are an excellent pairing on cheese boards and have been celebrated for his or her use on sandwiches and pizza. (They’re a recurring pizza topping on the menu at well-regarded pizzeria Talula’s in Asbury Park, New Jersey.)
This easy-to-make garnish solely requires a couple of minutes on the range and a little bit of forethought, however we discover they’re greatest after 48 hours within the fridge, so that you’ll need to plan forward. We like them on our Pickled Blueberry and Camembert pizza, however their makes use of are virtually infinite: They’re scrumptious as a salad topper, in a grilled cheese sandwich, served with smoked turkey, dropped into muffin batter, or for dressing vanilla ice cream for dessert.
This recipe is part of our Garnish of the Month series.
Notes: We favor Meyer lemon for its fantastic, advanced perfume, however you need to use common lemons or the peel of your favourite citrus. These pickled blueberries may be utilized as a pre- or post-bake garnish. For those who favor a barely firmer texture, apply them post-bake.
TIME
20 minutes energetic, 2 days inactive
YIELD
1 quart of garnish
Gear
saucepan
Mason jar or one other hermetic glass jar
Substances
¾ cup (200 grams) white vinegar
2 ½ teaspoons (15 grams) wonderful sea salt
⅕ cup (40 grams) granulated sugar
peel of 1 Meyer lemon
1 bunch thyme
1⅓ kilos (600 grams) blueberries
Technique
In a medium saucepan, convey vinegar, salt and sugar to a simmer and prepare dinner till sugar is dissolved.
Let cool, then add the Meyer lemon peel, thyme, and blueberries to the brine.
Refrigerate in an hermetic glass or plastic container for 48 hours earlier than utilizing.
Saved within the fridge, the blueberries will final for 2 weeks.
Obtain the Ooni App
Pizza Dough Calculator, recipes and movies
