
The Blueberry Maple Bruschetta with a hint of whiskey is a tasty way to enjoy some summer berries. And if you have any leftovers of this luscious sauce, you can use it up as a salad dressing or topping for pancakes or waffles.
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Since we returned from our Croatian trip, I really have embraced summer cooking and photography. I have made and photographed… well, I have lost count. More than ten, that is for sure. However, I have not posted any new recipe yet as I have so many of unpublished from last summer. And even a couple from 2021. That’s actually a great way when you don’t have time – or you are lazy to go through and edit photographs.
Blueberry Maple Bruschetta
This Blueberry Maple Bruschetta was made made in 2021. It is actually quite surprising that I have not deleted these pictures as it often happens with unpublished photos.
This recipe is so simple yet tasty! This luscious sauce is made with fresh blueberries (although frozen will do, too), butter, maple syrup, fresh thyme, and bourbon / whisky. The alcohol is optional, but it adds something extra special.
You will not need the juicy part, and you may also end up with some extra blueberries. No worries! Just simply reserve the juices and unused berries use up later as a salad dressing or with pancakes. Or simply make more bruschetta the next day! If refrigerated, you may need to preheat the sauce for 15-20 seconds as the butter may get unpleasantly solidified.
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I hope you like this Blueberry Maple Bruschetta, and you will give them a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Cheers!


Blueberry Maple Bruschetta
Course: Appetizers, Breakfast5-10
servings10
minutes10
minutesThe Blueberry Maple Bruschetta with a hint of whiskey is a tasty way to enjoy some summer berries.
Ingredients
- Blueberry Maple Sauce:
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 and 1/4 cup fresh blueberries (frozen will do, but they could release a tad more of liquid), divided
1-2 tbsp. whiskey or bourbon, optional
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
a pinch of salt, to taste
- Blueberry Maple Bruschetta:
8-10 slices of baguette or other bread of your choice
1/4 o 1/3 cup goat cheese or plain cream cheese
Directions
- Cook the butter and maple syrup in a pan over medium heat, for about 2 minutes, until thickens a little.
- Add 2/3 cup of blueberries, thyme, and salt to taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until berries are soft.
- If using, stir in the whiskey / bourbon and the remaining blueberries. Cook for another minute or so and off the heat. let it cool for 15 minutes or so. The blueberries will likely release a lot of juices – which you don’t really need. You can collect it and reserve as a salad dressing.
- Toast the bread as desired. Cool a bit then spread the goat cheese. Top with the berry sauce with a little bit of juices – too much of the juices may result in soggy bruschetta. Enjoy immediately. Most likely, you will not use all the sauce. Transfer any leftovers to a container and use later for more bruschetta, as a salad dressing or sauce to grilled meat. Enjoy!

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You had me at whiskey! I live that addition, especially with the maple — great combo!
Wow! never thought of such a combination of flavours! Love it Ben !
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Blueberries, whiskey and maple syrup…all on top of toast!? This sounds absolutely amazing, Ben! We’re hitting prime season for local blueberries, and you know we’ll be making this one here for sure!
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Such a delicious summer starter!! And using maple syrup for added sweetness sounds amazing.
Ben, your sweet and savory bruschetta sounds like a great summer nibble to served to guests.
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Love the sweet spin on bruschetta — delicious combo of fresh blueberries, maple and goat cheese!
Your Blueberry Maple Bruschetta looks absolutely delicious! I can’t believe you still had these unpublished photos from last summer, I had similar instances like this too :)
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Ben, this is what I love about bruschettas…..this is a delicious way to welcome the first day of summer. Your blueberry topping is versatile and really savors the season.
P.S. Isn’t Croatia beautiful? It’s hard to leave> I know you came back inspired.
Happy Summer.
Velva
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Anything with a hint of whisky has to be good! I am amazed you have so many recipes stored up. I am about a week ahead only :)
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These look absolutely stunning and it’s so easy and quick to prepare!
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