Fermented Blueberries

Fermented blueberries are an easy way to get fermented foods into my diet, and into my children’s diet. The fermentation process makes the blueberries taste a bit tart and a bit salty. Don’t be turned off by that! Try them, they are great on yogurt, granola, or just plain!

What you’re going to need is a fermenting glass weight, and lid. I got a set off Amazon made by mason tops and it works great.

You’ll also need – blueberries, salt, filtered water, widemouth jar and a kitchen scale

Begin by rinsing your blueberries

Zero your scale with a jar on it , and put it into grams
Place blueberries in the jar, and cover with about 1 inch of filtered water – place on the scale.

Now. Here’s the part where we do a little math. Take the first number on the scale. On mine, it’s 4 and multiply by 2. 4×2= 8

Remove the jar from the scale. We need to measure salt now- zero the scale with a small container.

4×2= 8

Measure 8 grams of salt and dump it into your water and blueberries. Stir it gently until all the salt is dissolved

Place your weight on top of the blueberries it’s okay if a bit of water spills out.
Place your vented lid on top and attach with a canning ring

Allow the blueberries to sit on your counter for 3-7 days. You can taste them and stop fermenting when you like them. I like 5 days.

After you have decided the ferment is completed, drain off the liquid and store in the fridge for up to a month- longer might be okay, but they never make it that long in my house!

Enjoy!

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We are two sisters who grew up in the Mid-West. We have a passion for natural living and home making.

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