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12 Classic Berry Recipes from the Yankee Archives

From strawberry shortcake to blueberry buckle, these 12 classic berry recipes from the Yankee archives are the perfect way to add some sweetness to your summer.

By Yankee Editors

Jun 13 2022

Berry-Galette-Recipe

Summer Berry Galette

Photo Credit : Heath Robbins
Here at Yankee, we’ve been making and sharing classic summer berry recipes since 1935. Looking for a few new ways to get your strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry fix this summer? Here’s a list of our favorite sweet berry recipes from the Yankee archives. From strawberry shortcake to blueberry buckle, there’s something for every kind of berry-lover. Happy baking!

12 Classic Berry Recipes from the Yankee Archives

Summer Berry Galette
Summer Berry Galette
Photo Credit : Heath Robbins

Summer Berry Galette

Seasonal fruit is the star of this rustic tart made with a rich, buttery crust. Feel free to substitute any ripe fruit of your choice.
Two Fat Cats’ Wild Maine Blueberry Pie
Two Fat Cats’ Wild Maine Blueberry Pie
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Wild Maine Blueberry Pie

Two Fat Cats is one of our go-to bakeries in Portland, Maine, and we especially love their blueberry pie recipe, which piles blueberries, lemon, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar into a flaky crust.
Blueberry Boy Bait
Blueberry Boy Bait
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Blueberry Boy Bait

This award-winning Blueberry Boy Bait recipe has been in circulation since the 1950s, including here on NewEngland.com, where our adaptation is one of the most popular recipes in our archive.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins
Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins

These strawberry-rhubarb summer muffins have a tart-sweet flavor that’s enhanced by a brown sugar-cinnamon topping.
blueberry buckle recipe
Blueberry Buckle
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Blueberry Buckle

Made with wild Maine blueberries and a cinnamon crumb topping, this old-fashioned blueberry buckle recipe is a New England summer classic.
Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins
Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins
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Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

With an abundance of berries that can turn the batter a pale lavender and a sugary topping that lends a satisfying crunch, these Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins are an old-school department store favorite.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

In this strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe, the familiar combination of rhubarb and fresh strawberries is baked under a light crumbly crust.
Strawberry Preserves
Strawberry Preserves
Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan

Homemade Strawberry Preserves

This easy strawberry preserves recipe is perhaps the best way to enjoy the bright, sweet flavor of early summer berries. Slather it on buttered toast, mix it into baked goods, or jar for later enjoyment when warm summer breezes are a distant memory.
Strawberry Shortcake
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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

When fresh berries abound, who can resist the charm of a classic homemade strawberry shortcake? Let the sliced, sugared berries sit for at least an hour to get good and juicy.
Lemon-Raspberry Buckle Recipe
Lemon-Raspberry Buckle
Photo Credit : Amy Traverso

Lemon-Raspberry Buckle

A cross between a crisp and a cake, this moist and tender raspberry buckle is a picture-perfect summer dessert.

Favorite Peach Recipes
Raspberry-Peach Muffins
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Raspberry-Peach Muffins

Berries, peaches, and citrus lend a fruity freshness to this recipe, while sour cream gives richness and a little zing to these tender raspberry–peach muffins.
Blackberry Cobbler | Yankee Recipe Archives (1992)
Blackberry Cobbler
Photo Credit : Aimee Seavey

Blackberry Cobbler

This easy and sweet blackberry cobbler recipe Block Island’s Barrington Inn makes excellent use of a favorite summer berry.

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