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Amelanchier laevis |
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June: Fruits begin to ripen, leaves are mature.
Amelanchier laevis is valued for its edible berries and used in traditional North American cuisine. Berries are also used in folk medicine.
Deciduous shrub or small tree with smooth bark and oval leaves. Grows mainly in the eastern parts of North America.
Handpicking berries from shrubs during ripening. Using small containers for careful berry collection.
Harvest berries when they turn dark purple or black. Best harvesting time is a dry day, morning or evening.
Amelanchier laevis berries are eaten fresh, dried, and used for jams and compotes. Wash berries thoroughly before use.
Amelanchier laevis jam (Cooking berries with sugar)
Sweet jam with rich berry flavor
Sweet jam with rich berry flavor
1. Wash berries and remove debris.
2. Mix berries with sugar in 1:1 ratio.
3. Let sit for several hours to release juice.
4. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
5. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Mix berries with sugar in 1:1 ratio.
3. Let sit for several hours to release juice.
4. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
5. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Amelanchier laevis compote (Cooking berries with water and sugar)
Refreshing berry drink
Refreshing berry drink
1. Wash berries.
2. Boil water with sugar to taste.
3. Add berries and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Cool and serve chilled.
2. Boil water with sugar to taste.
3. Add berries and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Cool and serve chilled.
Amelanchier laevis pie (Baking with berries)
Sweet pie with berry filling
Sweet pie with berry filling
1. Prepare pie dough.
2. Wash berries and mix with sugar.
3. Place berries on dough and cover with top crust.
4. Bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
5. Cool before serving.
2. Wash berries and mix with sugar.
3. Place berries on dough and cover with top crust.
4. Bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
5. Cool before serving.
Amelanchier laevis fruit drink (Soaking berries with water and sugar)
Refreshing berry beverage
Refreshing berry beverage
1. Wash berries.
2. Pour cold water over berries and add sugar to taste.
3. Let sit for several hours in the fridge.
4. Serve chilled.
2. Pour cold water over berries and add sugar to taste.
3. Let sit for several hours in the fridge.
4. Serve chilled.