Blueberry Cornmeal Shortcakes

By Rebecca Firkser

We all know strawberry shortcake; why not shake things up this summer and give blueberries some time in the spotlight? Make a quick compote with fresh (or frozen) berries: Smaller wild blueberries are best here for their deeper flavor and lower water content, but if you can only find larger ones, make sure to measure by weight as opposed to volume. While the compote cools, toss together a batch of cornmeal drop biscuits.