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Vitis palmata |
August: Fruits are nearly ripe, the plant prepares for autumn.
Edible but taste can be astringent. Vitis palmata is traditionally used in folk drinks and desserts in Eastern North America.. The plant is valued for its decorative leaves and edible berries..
Grows mainly in forested areas with moist climate.. Berries are small, dark blue, with distinct aroma.. Used both for food and ornamental purposes..
Berry harvesting usually occurs in September-October when fully ripe. The plant is found wild in Eastern and Central North America.
Berries are rather small, with a rich sweet and sour taste.. Better to harvest berries in dry weather to avoid mold..
Berries are suitable for juice, jam, and wine making.. Leaves are sometimes used for flavoring drinks.. Used for making wine and desserts.
Palmatum grape jam (Cooking)
Thick jam with rich flavor and mild tartness
Thick jam with rich flavor and mild tartness
1. Collect 1 kg berries, rinse.
2. Crush berries and cook with 0.8 kg sugar on low heat for 30 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Crush berries and cook with 0.8 kg sugar on low heat for 30 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Palmatum grape wine (Fermentation)
Yields a smooth red wine with fruity notes
Yields a smooth red wine with fruity notes
1. Collect 3 kg berries, remove stems.
2. Mash berries, add 1 kg sugar and 5 liters water.
3. Leave to ferment for 2 weeks, then filter and bottle.
2. Mash berries, add 1 kg sugar and 5 liters water.
3. Leave to ferment for 2 weeks, then filter and bottle.
Palmatum grape juice (Pressing)
Fresh juice with rich aroma
Fresh juice with rich aroma
1. Press juice from fresh berries.
2. Strain and chill before serving.
2. Strain and chill before serving.
Palmatum grape compote (Cooking)
Aromatic and refreshing drink
Aromatic and refreshing drink
1. Wash berries, place in pot.
2. Add 1 liter water and 150 g sugar, bring to boil.
3. Cook for 10 minutes, cool and serve.
2. Add 1 liter water and 150 g sugar, bring to boil.
3. Cook for 10 minutes, cool and serve.