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June: Flowering continues, fruits start to form.
American cornelian cherry is used in traditional medicine and North American cuisine. Fruits are valued for their taste and healing properties.
Medium shrub with red juicy fruits. Blooms in spring, fruits ripen by late summer.
Fruits are harvested in late summer to early autumn when fully ripe. Harvesting should be done carefully to avoid damaging shrubs.
Fruits should be washed thoroughly before use. Fruits contain vitamins and microelements.
Used for making jams, compotes, jellies, and juice. Fruits can be dried and frozen for long-term storage.
Fruit: Red, juicy, with a slightly tart taste
Seed: Hard, inedible
Seed: Hard, inedible
American Cornelian Cherry Jam (Boiling)
Sweet with slight tartness
Sweet with slight tartness
1. Wash fruits and remove seeds.
2. Cover with sugar and let stand for several hours.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
2. Cover with sugar and let stand for several hours.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
American Cornelian Cherry Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink
Refreshing drink
1. Wash fruits and add water.
2. Add sugar and cook for 15-20 minutes.
3. Cool and serve chilled.
2. Add sugar and cook for 15-20 minutes.
3. Cool and serve chilled.
American Cornelian Cherry Jelly (Boiling)
Thick sweet jelly
Thick sweet jelly
1. Make puree from fruits and strain.
2. Add sugar and gelatin.
3. Cook until thickened, pour into molds and cool.
2. Add sugar and gelatin.
3. Cook until thickened, pour into molds and cool.
American Cornelian Cherry Tincture (Infusion)
Aromatic strong drink
Aromatic strong drink
1. Pour fruits with vodka or spirit.
2. Infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
2. Infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.