National Blueberry Pie Day: Where to get the best pie in western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – National Blueberry Pie Day is on April 28th each year and ushers in blueberry pie-making season.

According to the National Day Calendar , the blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September, which gives us a long and full blueberry season. Blueberry pies have been enjoyed since the early American settlers arrived. In 1872, the first documented recipe for blueberry pie appeared in the Appledore Cook Book.

Blueberries are actually abundant in Maine, which is why blueberry pie is the state’s official dessert. These berries pack a punch in vitamins and health benefits from farm to table or farmer to grocer to you. They make a great snack all on their own or they can enhance a meal, or make stellar desserts, or sauces. It is one of the healthiest fruits on the market as well.

One way to celebrate this day is by enjoying some blueberry pie. Yelp has put together a list of the best pie shops in western Massachusetts where you can enjoy a slice of blueberry pie.

1. Florence Pie Bar – 17 Main Street, Florence
2. Chmura’s Bakery – 14 Pulaski Street, Springfield
3. Tart Baking Co – 192 Main Street, Northampton
4. Bread Euphoria – 206 Main Street, Haydenville
5. Atkins Farms – 1150 West Street, Amherst
6. Williamsburg General Store – 12 Main Street, Williamsburg
7. Small Oven – 36 Union Street, Easthampton
8. Bartlett’s Orchard – 575 Swamp Road, Richmond
9. Rice Fruit Farm – 757 Main Street, Wilbraham
10. Randall’s Farm – 631 Center Street, Ludlow

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