Blueberry Honey

Fruity, tangy, slightly acidic

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Blueberry Honey

About this Honey

Harvested from the blueberry barrens of Maine, Michigan, and the Pacific Northwest. Bees are brought in to pollinate the bushes in late spring, producing an amber-colored honey with a pleasant, full-bodied flavor. It has a slightly tangy finish and a fruity "twang" that distinguishes it from wildflower blends. It is an excellent table honey for breakfast foods.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Vaccinium corymbosum

Harvest Season

Spring

Rarity Level

Specialty

Primary Regions

Northeast & Upper Midwest

Aroma

Damp forest loam, wild berry skins, rich fruity and deep orchard essence

Texture

Velvety, moderately dense body with classic uniform fruit graining

Honey Profile Chart

Scale: 1 (Low) β†’ 5 (High)

The Story

Vaccinium corymbosum barrens demand extensive commercial migratory pollination services in late spring, exposing hives to vast, windswept rocky flats. Honey bees face significant foraging challenges due to the bell-shaped blossoms that require specialized buzzing mechanics to dislodge the heavy pollen, while the shallow nectaries require high soil moisture to sustain a steady sugar flow. Blueberry honey locks in a velvety, moderately dense body with a classic, uniform fruit graining pattern driven by its natural glucose saturation lines. Its chemical profile is highly acidic and contains distinct wild berry tannins, allowing the amber fluid to cleave through heavy lipids like mascarpone cheese or serve as a sharp base for breakfast vinaigrettes.

Sensory Profile

Tap a note to highlight it. These are the defining sensory characteristics of Blueberry Honey.

FruityTangyEarthyRobust

Where Blueberry Honey is Produced

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Culinary Applications

Topping fluffy buttermilk pancakes
Whisked into bright breakfast vinaigrettes
Drizzling over fresh fruit platters

Best Pairings

Foods and drinks that bring out the best in Blueberry Honey.

🧈Buttermilk Hotcakes
🍯Rich Mascarpone Spread
🍯Earl Grey Tea

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At a Glance

A Specialty variety, harvested in Spring, from Northeast & Upper Midwest, derived from Vaccinium corymbosum blossoms.

Moisture
17.5% - 18.8%
Sweetness
Crystallization