Fermented Blueberries with Lemon Peel

Fermented Blueberries with Lemon Peel

A bright, lightly tangy fruit ferment you’ll want to spoon over everything!

Blueberries are already considered a superfood — naturally rich in antioxidants, fiber, and plant compounds that support overall wellness.Ferment them, and you turn an already nutrient-dense fruit into something that also supports your gut.

These fermented blueberries are gently tangy, a little fizzy, and infused with citrus from fresh lemon peel. They’re unexpected in the best way and surprisingly easy to make.

All you need is blueberries, salt, water, and a strip of lemon peel.

Ingredients:

• ~300 g (~2 cups) fresh blueberries, organic is preferred)
• 500 ml (2 cups) dechlorinated water
• 10 g fine sea salt (1.5-2 tsp, 2% brine)
• ½ lemon peel 
  
  

Tools:

• 24 oz Mason jar or two smaller jars
• Single Jar Fermentation Kit
• Pickle Packer

Instructions:

1. Wash the blueberries and gently inspect them. Remove any that are overly soft or damaged.
2. In a measuring cup or jar, add salt to dechlorinated water. Stir until fully dissolved.
3. Add the blueberries and lemon peel to your Mason jar. Press them gently with the Pickle Packer every few spoonfuls to fit more fruit inside (try to keep them mostly whole, but on't worry if a few pop when packing them into the jar).
4. Pour the brine over the blueberries until they are fully submerged. Remove any air bubbles (we recommend using a chopstick for that). You may not need all of the brine and that’s completely fine.

5. Place the Pickle Pebble in the mouth of the jar to keep fully submerged. Top up with more brine if needed so the blueberries stay fully submerged (the brine should sit above the fruit and weight).

6. Close the jar with the Pickle Pipe and secure it with the Tough Band. Leave the jar at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for 2–5 days. 

7. Once they reach your preferred flavour, remove the Pickle Pipe and Pickle Pebble, seal with an airtight lid (Tough Top), and store in the fridge.

How to serve Fermented Blueberries:

• Over yogurt or kefir
• On oatmeal or overnight oats
• With soft cheeses
• In salads
• Blended into dressings
• In sparkling water for a lightly probiotic mocktail

Enjoy!

Note: don't pour out that leftover brine, instead, add it to salad dressings, drinks or take it as a gut health shot! It’s full of beneficial bacteria and organic acids — don’t waste it. :)