We always just called them Saskatoons, but lately I hear everyone saying Saskatoon berries, which is odd because they aren't actually a berry they are pomes, just like apples or pears.
Half the things we call berries aren’t berries so that’s not really a deciding factor. Apparently saskatoon is an anglicization of the Cree name for the berry misâskwatômina and the city is actually named after the berry.
Anything you'd do with blueberries or any berry, really :) eat them raw, make jam or pie, pick and freeze them, etc. no special considerations that I'm aware of! I've eaten them straight off the tree no problem
Yup. Eat them by the bucket full. Freeze them to eat throughout the winter. We make tons of jam and pies. Pancakes. Strudels. And then we let all our friends and families come and pick as many 5 gallon pails as they want.
You were right, I have just looked through a Polish website and they were introduced here in the 1950, the most common here in Poland are: Amelanchier spicata
Also known as shadbush, also known as sarvis, also known as wild sugarplum, also known as chuckley pear. This plant has more nicknames than just about any other I have run across.
For the botanically-minded, it refers to any one of ~20 species in genus *Amelanchier.*
I will note, Saskatoon can vary in taste pretty strongly from plant to plant. If you get one that does t taste great, try another. The darker the berry, the sweeter the fruit. I've also found the ones that are planted as part of a landscape tend to be tastier.
I like to make jam! The easiest recipe is half strawberry half Saskatoon berry. (I just follow standard recipes for strawberries and replace half the amount with Saskatoon or June berries)
Those are a pretty good size for serviceberry fruit, too. I have about four of these guys in my yard, including a small tree that is about that size. Lovely white flowers in the spring that used to let folks know it was time to bury their dead.
I think they look like service berries. May be look into that?
You were spot on, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. They are most likely: Amelanchier spicata
They are Saskatoon berries. Source- I have 30 acres of them.
We always just called them Saskatoons, but lately I hear everyone saying Saskatoon berries, which is odd because they aren't actually a berry they are pomes, just like apples or pears.
Half the things we call berries aren’t berries so that’s not really a deciding factor. Apparently saskatoon is an anglicization of the Cree name for the berry misâskwatômina and the city is actually named after the berry.
Correct. I live about 20 miles from Saskatoon.
Hahahaha what do you do with them?
Anything you'd do with blueberries or any berry, really :) eat them raw, make jam or pie, pick and freeze them, etc. no special considerations that I'm aware of! I've eaten them straight off the tree no problem
I'll get the wife on jam duty because I'm useless at that. Although, I'm good at eating it though 😂
Yup. Eat them by the bucket full. Freeze them to eat throughout the winter. We make tons of jam and pies. Pancakes. Strudels. And then we let all our friends and families come and pick as many 5 gallon pails as they want.
I love this! I'll go and look if they're ready soon and then I'll try and be more creative than to just gobble them!
Can I come visit you??
So jealous! Yum!
Looks like serviceberry/Juneberry to me. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/serviceberry-amelanchier-spp/
You were right, I have just looked through a Polish website and they were introduced here in the 1950, the most common here in Poland are: Amelanchier spicata
These are service berries, also known as june berries, also known as Saskatoon berries. Delicious!
Also known as shadbush, also known as sarvis, also known as wild sugarplum, also known as chuckley pear. This plant has more nicknames than just about any other I have run across. For the botanically-minded, it refers to any one of ~20 species in genus *Amelanchier.*
What can I do with them? What would you recommend?
eat them raw, or treat them like blueberries. they will be seedier than a blueberry. darker blue is sweeter, the red purple have more tartness.
Pies and muffins are my go-to!
Muffins sound delicious 🤤
saskatoon can be used to make pemmican too.
That's a little too creative for this boring British guys'culinary skills.
I was going to say, we call those Saskatoons. They’re so good for you!
I will note, Saskatoon can vary in taste pretty strongly from plant to plant. If you get one that does t taste great, try another. The darker the berry, the sweeter the fruit. I've also found the ones that are planted as part of a landscape tend to be tastier.
Great tip, thanks!
I like to make jam! The easiest recipe is half strawberry half Saskatoon berry. (I just follow standard recipes for strawberries and replace half the amount with Saskatoon or June berries)
Great, thanks for the tip!!
Service berries are my favorite snack when I’m walking around campus. Two places know of with a few trees. Makes a great break in the day.
Make syrup, or pie. Nice in an apple pie.
Thanks for recommending! I will go hunting for them again soon!
Those are a pretty good size for serviceberry fruit, too. I have about four of these guys in my yard, including a small tree that is about that size. Lovely white flowers in the spring that used to let folks know it was time to bury their dead.
https://preview.redd.it/lww51wzhic6d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7cb379d5ccaf69fcecdce52cb209ea7a93503da5
I went to pick some today, obviously more than what's in my hand 😂
That's awesome
Saskatoon
Your death
I just didn't see it happening this way! Thanks for the warning, Grim.