This Independence Day weekend, celebrate the good ‘ole USA with delicious red, white and blue treats, sweets and more from Weaver’s Orchard. Weaver’s will be open with its regular hours through the Fourth of July and is inviting you to come pick your own cherries, red and black raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. If you’re in the mood for kicking back and taking it easy instead, Weaver’s farm market will be open and bursting at the seams with the season’s bounty. To keep with the spirit of the holiday, Weaver’s will also be dishing out $1 red, white and blueberry sundaes on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
Drooling yet? Be the star of Independence Day when you bring this gorgeous pie to the party. The festive dessert is a family favorite from Anne Weaver’s recipe box, made especially for her daughter Janell, who celebrates her birthday on the Fourth of July. To make your own at home, just follow these instructions. Those of you who don’t want to spend any time in the kitchen over the holiday, take heart: these Red, White & Blueberry Pies are made fresh in Weaver’s bakery every year at this time. Give them a call to place your order. (We promise not to tell that you didn’t make it yourself.)
Score more patriotic recipes on the Weaver’s Orchard website, including blueberry yogurt muffins; red, white and blue gelatin salad; blueberry salsa; blueberry pan sauce (perfect for chicken, salmon and duck); blueberry ice cubes; a delicious summer berry drink; chilled blueberry soup; and a colorful salad with mixed greens, feta, nuts and berries.
For those who are looking for a little liquid libation for the Fourth, this recipe for a Blue Betty cocktail courtesy of the folks at Deep Eddy Vodka will keep you cool when the temperatures soar—and it makes great use of your blueberry haul too.
Blue Betty Cocktail
Ingredients
¼ oz. agave nectar or simple syrup
6 blueberries
1 basil leaf
¼ oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. Deep Eddy Vodka
2 oz. sparkling mineral water (Topo Chico recommended)
Blueberry and basil leaf garnish
Directions
Combine first four ingredients, then muddle. Pour in 2 oz. vodka and shake with muddled ingredients. Strain over ice. Top with Topo Chico. Garnish with blueberry and basil leaf. Enjoy!
For the freshest fruit you’ll find anywhere, pick your own at Weaver’s Orchards now through Independence day from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays or from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday. You can also visit the market from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays or from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday.
Find Weaver’s Orchard at 40 Fruit Ln., Morgantown; phone: (610) 856-7300.
- Cocktail photo: Blue Eddy Vodka
- Other photos: Weaver's Orchards
