These plump little native berries ripen at the height of summer. They feed birds, wildlife, and passing walkers like us who look forward to them every year. Abundant rains this spring assured a good crop. They’re not the tastiest of mini fruits but a handful of them on our salad the other night was a nice addition. I’m told they’re high in antioxidants. They’re also called Saskatoons.
I don’t recall hearing of them before.
I think they are just starting to ripen here and soon the sidewalks will be messy beneath them. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten one – should try!
I was not familiar with these. I looked it up and it has many different names. They did remind me of blueberries. Learned something new today, thanks Kay.
They look a little like blueberries Kay, do they taste similar?
Not really, Grace. The berries have a thicker, more pulpy texture and there are very tiny seeds in them. Ones that grow in better soil are slightly sweet but they aren’t as good as blueberries.