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Blueberries

The same holds true for blackberries. They're a great summer berry that can be enjoyed much like raspberries. Substitute blackberries in your favorite raspberry recipe.

Jackies's favorite way to enjoy blueberries is to make blueberry muffins. Here's a yummy recipe for Blueberry Streusel Muffins :

Blueberry Streusel Muffins 8 Tbsp butter, softened 2 1/2 C all-purpose flour 3/4 C sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 extra-large egg 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 C luscious blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 C milk Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the muffin tins with paper liners. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until thoroughly mixed but still lumpy. Add the egg and vanilla, beating until smooth with a wooden spoon. Gradually add the milk, stirring well to combine. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Then fold the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just enough to blend together. With a spoon, gently stir in the blueberries being careful not to crush them. Spoon batter into twelve lined muffin cups, filling to the top. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned slightly on top and a toothpick inserted into muffins comes clean. Cool on wire racks. Streusel Topping: Combine 1/2 C flour, 1/2 C oats, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/3 C sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 6 Tbsp softened butter. Mixture will be crumbly. Makes one dozen muffins

Raspberries

You can find additional information on raspberries and other nutritious fruits and vegetables at Dole Food Company's 5 A Day Program website. The Dole 5 A Day page offers background and nutritional information on raspberries as well as a fun page for the kids. Dole's raspberry characters will even talk to you.

Razzleberry Pie 1 1/2 C sugar 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca 1 lb. rhubarb (3 cups), chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1 C fresh raspberries Double-crust 9 inch pie pastry Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix to coat fruit. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Pour fruit mixture into prepared 9 inch pie pastry. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fasten top crust to edges of pie plate. Make slits in top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Raspberry Bars 1 1/2 C flour 1 1/2 C oatmeal 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 C butter, melted 3/4 C brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 C (12 oz) raspberry jam Mix flour, baking powder, brown sugar, and oatmeal. Add melted butter. Put 2/3 of mixture in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread with jam and cover with remaining flour mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Strawberries