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June: The berries begin to form.
In Georgia and the Caucasus, berries were eaten fresh, dried, or mashed with honey Used in decoctions and tinctures for digestive and cold-related ailments
Shrub up to 1.5 m tall with firm oval leaves Berries are large, grow in clusters of 2–4
Found in subalpine and mountain forests of the Caucasus, often at 1500–2500 m elevation Berries grow on taller shrubs compared to bilberry
Berries are larger and firmer, easy to pick by hand Best harvested in late summer and early autumn
Handles transport better than common bilberry due to thick skin Suitable for jam, juice, and fruit leather
Berry: Large, nearly black, deep red flesh, intense flavor
Leaves: Used as decoctions for inflammation and diabetes
Leaves: Used as decoctions for inflammation and diabetes
Thick Caucasian Blueberry Juice (Pressing and pasteurization)
Natural drink with strong tartness
Natural drink with strong tartness
1. Crush berries and press the juice.
2. Heat to 85°C and bottle in sterilized containers.
3. Store in a cool place.
2. Heat to 85°C and bottle in sterilized containers.
3. Store in a cool place.
Blueberry Fruit Leather (Reduction and drying)
Healthy treat with long shelf life
Healthy treat with long shelf life
1. Sieve berries, add a bit of honey.
2. Reduce to thick paste, spread thinly on parchment.
3. Dry in oven at 50°C until flexible.
2. Reduce to thick paste, spread thinly on parchment.
3. Dry in oven at 50°C until flexible.
Caucasian Blueberry Liqueur (Alcohol infusion)
Deep color and flavor, possible medicinal use
Deep color and flavor, possible medicinal use
1. Place 1 kg berries in jar, add 500 g sugar.
2. Pour 1 L vodka, infuse 2 weeks in dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
2. Pour 1 L vodka, infuse 2 weeks in dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
Caucasian Blueberry Pie (Baking)
Berries hold shape, filling stays juicy
Berries hold shape, filling stays juicy
1. Prepare shortcrust or yeast dough.
2. Fill with berries, sugar, and starch.
3. Bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes.
2. Fill with berries, sugar, and starch.
3. Bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes.