So when I thumb through gardening catalogs, I’m always mildly disconcerted that blueberries having the exact opposite qualities than I’d prefer are apparently supposed to be extra appealing considering the positive wording of the ads. I like going to a nearby farm so I can pick exactly the size I prefer.
I said small and tart, because that’s what I tend to associate with wild berries. But occasionally I’ll come across a wild bush with giant berries that taste like love. Those are my favorite.
I thought that too and was also confused. I can’t think that I’ve ever had a blueberry I’d describe as “tart” that wasn’t obviously underripe. Wild berries are usually VERY sweet, like the same sweetness as a commercial blueberry, packed into a tinier container.
Same here. The small and tart ones make for better pies, too. There is more flavor and a better balance between the sweetness of a pie (because of all the sugar you have to add) and the acidity of the berry. Then again, I’ve always been one for tart berries of all kinds.