Berry facts and
general
information about berries including...
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blackberries
Gooseberries
Blueberries
Huckleberries
Currants
Berries are Available:
Depending on the variety of
berry: May-July.
How do Berries Grow:
Berries grow on bushes. Strawberries grow on plants.
What
to Look for When Buying Berries:
Select
berries that are plump and a good color for their variety.
They
should not be mushy and if buying in a box, inspect all berries closely.
Berry Facts- Storage Tips:
Store in fridge but do not wash until ready to use. Berries also freeze
well.
How to Cook Berries:
Berries are great for baking in muffins or pancakes. Use as a
topping for pies or cheesecakes. They make great sauces for ice
cream or other dessert dishes. Wonderful eaten as is.
You can freeze berries easily by laying a single layer on a cookie
sheet and flash freezing. Store in ziploc bags and use for desserts,
fruit dishes and smoothies.
Try dried
berries on your cereal, for added
nutrition each morning.
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Strawberries are high in Vitamin C
and potassium. Blueberries are a great source of
antioxidants.
Blackberries are high in manganese. Raspberries are high in
niacin.
Berry Recipes:
Three Berry Jam
4 Cups fresh strawberries
2 Cups fresh raspberries
1 Cup fresh blueberries
1 (1 3/4-ounce) package no-sugar
needed powdered pectin
Mash berries with blender or by hand to equal 4 cups. Stir in pectin,
let stand 10 minutes. Stir often. Pour into saucepan and bring to a
boil over medium heat. Cook and stir 1 minute while boiling. Fill clean
jars or freezer containers and store in fridge until jam is set. Store
one in your fridge and the remainder in your freezer.
1/4 Cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon honey
3 fresh berries, cleaned and stems removed or replace with
sliced bananas
24 mini rice cakes
Place the peanut butter into a small mixing bowl.
Add the honey and stir until well combined.
Cut each strawberry into 4 equal slices.
Spread the peanut butter mixture onto one side of each rice cake.
Place a strawberry onto 12 of the prepared rice cakes.
Top each strawberry with another rice cake peanut butter side down.
Berry Heaven Smoothie
by kayleigh,(london)
Ingredients:
half cup of strawberries
half cup of blueberries
half cup of blackberries
half cup of raspberrys
cherries(optional)
and add half cup of orange or apple juice. Blend.
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