Herkimer Blueberries

Herkimer Blueberries 🫐 Herkimer Blueberries at Stella’s Hillside Farm 🫐 Pick your own (we provide a bucket at no charge) or purchase pre-picked berries by the quart.

Open Monday through Saturday but
we occassionally have to close for a few days to let the berries ripen. Call to confirm that we are open.

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08/30/2024

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08/10/2024

Sweet Blueberry Biscuits With Lemon Glaze

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
The rest of the recipe is in FIRST (C.O.M.M.E.N.T) 👇
Enjoy ❤️ 👇👇👇

08/10/2024

All pre-picked berries are now sold out. Thank you to everyone for another wonderful season. See you all next year! We really appreciate your patronage.

08/10/2024

Good Afternoon All - due to the heavy rain/wind we had yesterday, many of the berries have blown off the bushes. We will be closing for the season today at 5pm. We have 9 pre-picked quarts if you are interested. Thanks!

08/08/2024

Good Morning All,

It’s a gloomy day out but we will be open all day - weather permitting. Check here for updates.

The season is winding down, there are only 4 days left to get some of the best blueberries around. Sunday will be our last day. We still have plenty to pick and we will have pre picked berries back in stock this afternoon. We are taking orders, please call us to reserve yours.

Thank you everyone for your support have a safe and happy Thursday.

Good morning everyone. The season is winding down and today is supposed to be a beautiful day. we are open till 6:00pm ...
08/07/2024

Good morning everyone. The season is winding down and today is supposed to be a beautiful day. we are open till 6:00pm with plenty of berries to pick. we are currently out of pre picked but taking orders for pick up on Saturday.
Thank you have a safe and happy Wednesday

08/05/2024

🍇🧁 Delightful Blueberry Muffins 🧁🍇

These Blueberry Muffins are perfect for any occasion, featuring a tender crumb and a burst of juicy blueberries in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack! 💙

Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar (+1 tbsp for muffin tops)
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup neutral-flavored oil (like safflower, avocado, or vegetable oil)
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
6 to 8 ounces fresh or frozen blueberries
Directions:
Prepare Oven and Muffin Cups:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line 8-10 muffin cups with paper liners and lightly grease the muffin tin tops.
Make Batter:
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a measuring jug, add oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
Mix Batter: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
Bake Muffins:
Divide and Top Batter: Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Enjoy your delicious homemade blueberry muffins! 🧁

Tips:
Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer.
Measure flour accurately using the scoop-and-level method or weigh it for precision.
For mini muffins, bake for 9-11 minutes.
Adjust batter consistency by adding flour or milk as needed.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 10 muffins | Calories: 216 per muffin

08/04/2024

Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake 🍇🍰

A deliciously dense cake layered with a rich blueberry and sour cream topping. Perfect for a potluck or a special dessert, especially when served with a dollop of whipped cream!

Ingredients:

For the Cake Base:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Layer:

4 cups blueberries
For the Sour Cream Topping:

2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. 🧈

Prepare Cake Base: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and baking powder. Mix in the butter by pinching between your fingers or using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Pat lightly into the bottom of the prepared pan. 🍰

Add Blueberries: Pour the blueberries over the cake base, spreading them evenly. 🍇

Prepare Sour Cream Topping: In another medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, egg yolks, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth. Pour this mixture over the blueberries. 🥄

Bake: Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. 🍰 Let cool.

Serve: Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake. Remove the outer ring of the pan and cut into wedges to serve. 🍽️

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10

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08/04/2024

🍋🫐 Immerse yourself in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Mousse Cake—a perfect harmony of tangy lemon, plump blueberries, and rich, buttery shortbread that will enchant your taste buds! 🍰✨

Ingredients:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Additional lemon zest for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
2. Combine softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl, beating until creamy. Add flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
6. Spread half of the mousse mixture over the cooled shortbread crust. Sprinkle half of the fresh blueberries evenly over the mousse layer.
7. Carefully spread the remaining mousse mixture over the blueberries. Top with the remaining fresh blueberries.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
9. Before serving, garnish with additional lemon zest for an added burst of freshness.

Enjoy the layers of our Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Mousse Cake—a decadent treat perfect for sharing and savoring with loved ones! 🍋🫐

08/04/2024

Good Morning Folks -

It’s a little cloudy up on the hill this morning but the sun is trying to peek out. We will be open till 2:30 pm today. Just a reminder - we accept cash or check.
We are currently out of pre picked berries
See you soon!

We are currently out of pre-picked blueberries. We are taking orders for pickup next Saturday. Just give us a call 315-867-5735.

08/04/2024

🫐 Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls 🫐
Get ready to indulge in a burst of blueberry bliss with these irresistible Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls! 🍰🫐 Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack, these rolls are creamy, tangy, and oh-so-sweet! 😍
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the Blueberry Sauce:
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Make the Dough 🥖
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add sugar, milk, melted butter, salt, and egg. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling 🧀
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Roll and Fill 🍰
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the blueberries on top. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Bake the Rolls 🍞
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Make the Blueberry Sauce 🍇
In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Glaze and Serve 🍽️
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls. Pour the blueberry sauce on top before serving.

08/03/2024

White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake
Delicious White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:

For the Crust:

Graham cracker crumbs
Granulated sugar
Unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:

White chocolate, melted
Cream cheese, softened
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Sour cream
For the Blueberry Topping:

Fresh or frozen blueberries
Granulated sugar
Cornstarch
Water
Lemon juice
For Garnish:

Fresh blueberries
White chocolate shavings
Directions:

Preheat the Oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream. Gradually mix in the melted white chocolate until well combined. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.

Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Blueberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Let cool completely.

Assemble the Cheesecake: Spread the blueberry topping over the chilled cheesecake.

Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh blueberries and white chocolate shavings before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus chilling) | Kcal: 450 per slice | Servings: 12 slices

08/03/2024

Good Morning Everyone -

We are sorry to say but the season is winding down. We hope to stay open until August 11th however this could change based on weather and the berries. Please check this page for daily updates. We still have plenty of berries to pick but we are out of pre-picked.

Have a great day!

08/03/2024

5-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
The rest of the recipe is in FIRST (C.O.M.M.E.N.T) 👇
Enjoy ❤️ 👇👇👇

08/02/2024

🫐🍋 Blueberry Lemon-Frost Cookies 🍪
These cookies combine the rich, buttery goodness of traditional cookies with the vibrant, tangy notes of blueberry jam and lemon frosting.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup blueberry jam
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
Blue sugar crystals (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Prepare Cookies:
Scoop small portions of dough, flatten into discs, place a teaspoon of blueberry jam in the center, and fold dough over to encase the jam.
Bake:
Place filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make Lemon Frosting:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Decorate Cookies:
Drizzle lemon frosting over cooled cookies and sprinkle with blue sugar crystals.
Enjoy these delightful and delicious cookies! 🍪✨

08/01/2024

Hello Everyone it’s been really slow so I’ve decided to close at 1:30 I have 4 pre picked quarts left. I will open up tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM thank you. enjoy the rest of your day

Address

1080 Steuben Hill Rd
Herkimer, NY
13350

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm
Saturday 6:30am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

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Good Morning !!! We are starting week 4 on the blueberry farm !!! Yes, we do still have lots of berries to pick !! And we have already picked quarts as well !! This may be our last week open, so if you’ve been meaning to get up here... the sooner the better !!! Hope to see you! And if you want us to hold quarts for you, give us a call !! 315-867-5735

Wow !! It looks like we are finally going to have a day without rain !! Head up on the hill for cooler temps and easy picking !! We will be open till 6pm for pick your own (2.25/lb), we also have already picked quarts for $5.50 each. Give us a call to reserve larger orders. 315-867-5735 Hope to see you !!

Another GORGEOUS morning in the blueberry patch !!! Great way to start the day !! We already have a few early morning pickers ! It’s easy picking, lots of berries still !! Possible rain this afternoon, so head up early !! We have already picked quarts available all day long !! $5.50 each Large orders, please call ahead and I’ll hold them for you ! Whatever is on your to-do list, hope you have a great day !! 315-867-5735

People call and ask us , “do you still have blueberries to Pick ?” We sure do !!! And this morning we are picking on the lower right, no climbing to the top of the field !!😁 10 rows of easy picking...lots and lots of berries !! We have all ready picked quarts too !! Hope to see you !

What a beautiful sunny day for berry picking !! We are picking on the upper left, the views from there are just WOW !!!! If you are short on time, stop by for already picked quarts for 5.50 each. Open till 6pm We will be open all day tomorrow also.

It’s another beautiful morning in the blueberry patch !! Great picking... AND Sunny but cool ! We have plenty of already picked quarts waiting for you ! If you want a few ( or alot) reserved, call us at 315-867-5735. Open till 6pm

People have been asking, “How’s the crop this year ?” I’d say OUTSTANDING !! (And the view isn’t too shabby either !!) Can’t wait for opening day !! THIS Monday !! July 22 at 6:30 am Hope to see you all !!!!!

Thunder showers at closing time !!

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