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Viburnum davidii |
July: David's Viburnum continues to fruit.
Berries are mildly toxic when raw and may cause digestive upset. David viburnum is grown as an ornamental plant with beautiful glossy leaves and berries.. Fruits are occasionally used in folk medicine to promote health..
Evergreen shrub with large glossy leaves.. Berries are bright blue, ripen in autumn..
Fruits are harvested in autumn when they turn deep blue with glossy skin. Berries are edible but due to thick skin better used for drinks and preserves.
It is recommended to cook fruits to soften the skin.. Soaking berries in water before cooking reduces bitterness..
Suitable for jams, compotes, jellies.. Berries can be dried and frozen for storage.. Safe after heat treatment. Used in jams and infusions.
Fruit: Blue, thick skin, sweet and sour taste
Stone: Hard, inedible
Stone: Hard, inedible
David Viburnum Jam (Boiling)
Thick sweet jam with slight tartness
Thick sweet jam with slight tartness
1. Wash berries and remove debris.
2. Cover with sugar and leave for several hours.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
2. Cover with sugar and leave for several hours.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
David Viburnum Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink
Refreshing drink
1. Wash berries and pour boiling water over them.
2. Add sugar to taste.
3. Boil 10-15 minutes and cool.
2. Add sugar to taste.
3. Boil 10-15 minutes and cool.
David Viburnum Tincture (Infusion)
Strong aromatic drink
Strong aromatic drink
1. Pour vodka or spirit over berries.
2. Infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
2. Infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
David Viburnum Jelly (Boiling and thickening)
Thick jelly with rich flavor
Thick jelly with rich flavor
1. Wash berries and strain through a sieve.
2. Add sugar and cook until thickened.
3. Pour into jars and cool.
2. Add sugar and cook until thickened.
3. Pour into jars and cool.