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Amelanchier arborea |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelanchier_Г—_lamarckii
June: Fruits begin to ripen, leaves are mature.
Amelanchier arborea is valued for its edible berries and traditionally used in North American cuisine and folk medicine. Berries are harvested for various dishes and drinks.
Small tree or large shrub with smooth bark and oval leaves. Mainly found in the eastern parts of North America.
Handpicking berries from small trees during ripening. Using containers for careful berry collection.
Harvest berries when they turn dark purple or nearly black. Best harvesting time is a dry day, morning or evening.
Berries are eaten fresh, dried, and used for jams and compotes. Wash berries thoroughly before use.
Amelanchier arborea 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 arborea 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 arborea 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 arborea 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.