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This is a gourmet experience for the curious palate.
Cooking with
Pickled Blueberries

Elevated flavors with a wild twist
Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries add a tangy, complex, and surprising touch to savory dishes. In this collection, we explore how this unique ingredient can elevate everyday meals, from elegant appetizers to creative sides.
A celebration of nature, seasonality, and artisanal flavor.
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Winter Tables, Warm Traditions: New England Preservation in the Coldest Season
This article explores how preserved foods bring balance and brightness to winter meals in New England. Rooted in tradition, winter pantries once relied on pickled vegetables and berries to add contrast to rich, cold-season dishes. Today, preserved ingredients like Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries continue to enhance winter cooking with natural sweetness, acidity, and color, offering a practical and flavorful way to elevate everyday meals.


The Gift of Preserved Moments: Wild Blueberries for Christmas Giving
The Gift of Preserved Moments explores why holiday food gifts hold meaning beyond the season. Rooted in New England tradition, artisanal preserves once symbolized care and intention. Today, Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries continue this legacy as unique, small batch holiday food gifts from Maine, offering naturally sweet and tangy flavor that elevates meals and creates lasting memories.


Pickling in New England and the Invention of the Mason Jar
Pickling shaped New England’s history, from early homesteads to the invention of the Mason jar. This article explores how preservation evolved from survival to craft, and how Planet Naskeag continues this legacy by capturing Maine’s fleeting wild blueberry season in bold, small-batch artisanal jars.


When Turkey Became the Protagonist of Thanksgiving
Discover how turkey became the centerpiece of Thanksgiving, from the 1621 harvest feast to Lincoln’s national holiday proclamation. This article explores the bird’s rise to tradition and how Maine’s Wild Pickled Blueberries add a modern gourmet twist to classic turkey sauce. A perfect blend of history, flavor, and holiday inspiration.


The Power of Nature in a Jar: The Benefits of Blueberries and Wild Pickled Blueberries
Discover the natural power of Maine’s wild blueberries and Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries. Rich in antioxidants, vegan-friendly, and made with 100% organic ingredients, they preserve flavor and nutrients without additives. Handcrafted in small batches, these artisanal preserves combine health benefits and gourmet taste — a balance between nature’s vitality and culinary craftsmanship, captured in every jar.


Add a Tangy Twist to Your Turkey Sauce: Gourmet, Surprising, and 100% Maine
Discover how to elevate your holiday meals with Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries. Made in Maine with 100% organic ingredients, these handcrafted gourmet preserves bring a tangy, savory twist to classic turkey sauce, transforming tradition into innovation. Explore unique flavor pairings that celebrate Maine’s wild harvest and artisanal craftsmanship, one jar at a time.


Taste of Maine in a Jar: From Wild Blueberry Harvest to Gourmet Preserve
Discover the taste of Maine in every jar. Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries capture the essence of Maine’s two-week harvest in a savory, handcrafted preserve. Made with organic ingredients and small-batch tradition, each jar tells a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and nature’s fleeting beauty — transforming wild blueberries into a year-round gourmet experience.


The Ultimate Pairing Guide: Wild Pickled Blueberries with Cheese, Meats & Cocktails
Discover how to pair Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries with cheeses, meats, and cocktails. Unlike sweet jams, these artisanal preserves from Maine deliver a tangy, savory twist that elevates brie, lamb, and gin & tonic. A gourmet delicacy crafted in small batches, perfect for cheese boards, roasts, and mixology.


Bottling Maine’s Two-Week Harvest: The Story of Wild Blueberry Preservation
From the Wabanaki sun-drying blueberries to European settlers adapting pickling, and Civil War soldiers spreading their fame nationwide, Maine’s wild blueberries carry a story of survival, memory, and flavor. Planet Naskeag continues this legacy, transforming the fleeting two-week harvest into artisanal preserves — not just fruit, but moments in a jar.


5 Creative Ways to Use Wild Pickled Blueberries in Gourmet Cooking
Discover 5 creative ways to use Planet Naskeag’s Wild Pickled Blueberries in gourmet cooking. Crafted in Maine with organic ingredients and artisanal tradition, these savory preserves surprise with their tangy, versatile flavor. Perfect for cheese boards, roasted meats, elegant salads, craft cocktails, or even straight from the jar, they transform everyday dishes into unique, unforgettable experiences.


Gourmet Lamb Chop with Blueberries
Gourmet Lamb Chop with Blueberries


Arugula Salad with Pickled Blueberries & Candied Walnuts
A fresh, elegant salad of arugula, ripe Brie, candied walnuts, and pickled blueberries, brought together with a balsamic vinaigrette and a hint of pickling brine. Perfectly balanced and full of flavor.


Arugula Salad with Pickled Blueberries and Feta Cheese
• Why it stands out : Light, elegant, and a perfect companion for crisp white wines. • Serving Suggestion : A bed of fresh arugula topped with crumbled feta and wild pickled blueberries, lightly dressed with organic apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, finely minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper. • Gourmet Touch : An ideal choice as an elegant antipasto to awaken the palate.


Bagel and Lox with Wild Pickled Blueberries
From bruschetta bread to bagel bread. Elevate your experience with our pickled blueberries


Wild Pickled Blueberry Martini
This quick and easy Wild Pickled Blueberry Martini goes great with a family/friends night


Roast Salmon with Pickled-Blueberry Glaze
• Why it stands out : The sweet-tart brightness of the pickle elevates the buttery texture of the fish. • Serving Suggestion : Whisk the pickling liquor with wildflower honey and fresh rosemary to create a quick glaze; brush over the salmon as it roasts. • Gourmet Touch : Present alongside a silky root-vegetable purée—carrot, parsnip, or sweet potato—for an elegant colour and flavour counterpoint.


Artisanal Cheese Board with Pickled Blueberries
Great recipe to host guests and elevate your cheese board

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