Blueberry glut. What to do?

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    Got a glut of blueberries. Currently 1kg sitting in the kitchen and much more on the way.. Any ideas as to how to use or store them? There's only so many we can use in smoothies or in apple and blueberry compot.
     
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    Blueberry Muffins go down a treat Dave! :)
     
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      I freeze them.
       
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        What a wonderful problem to have!!!!!!! Freeze them.
         
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        Have you tried drying them?
         
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        I've frozen blueberries before...lovely to have in the winter when they are pricey in the shops! :blue thumb:
         
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          Smoothie ?
           
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          My vote is for blueberry muffins :thumbsup:
           
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