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Amelanchier alnifolia ?Alternative name:
Saskatoon berry
Western serviceberry

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelanchier_alnifolia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelanchier_Г—_spicata

August: Fruits start dispersing, the tree prepares for autumn.

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Safe and edible. Amelanchier alnifolia is widely used in traditional North American cuisine.. Berries are valued for their sweet taste and health benefits..
Deciduous shrub or small tree with oval leaves and edible berries.. Grows in western North America..
Handpicking berries from shrubs during ripening. Using baskets or buckets for careful collection.
Harvest berries when they turn dark purple or almost black.. Best harvesting time is a dry day, morning or evening..
Amelanchier alnifolia berries are eaten fresh, dried, and used for jams and compotes.. Wash berries thoroughly before use.. Used in cooking.
Amelanchier alnifolia jam (Cooking berries with sugar)
Sweet jam with rich berry flavor
1. Wash berries and remove debris.
2. Mix berries with sugar in 1:1 ratio.
3. Let sit for several hours to release juice.
4. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
5. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Amelanchier alnifolia compote (Cooking berries with water and sugar)
Refreshing berry drink
1. Wash berries.
2. Boil water with sugar to taste.
3. Add berries and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Cool and serve chilled.
Amelanchier alnifolia pie (Baking with berries)
Sweet pie with berry filling
1. Prepare pie dough.
2. Wash berries and mix with sugar.
3. Place berries on dough and cover with top crust.
4. Bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
5. Cool before serving.
Amelanchier alnifolia fruit drink (Soaking berries with water and sugar)
Refreshing berry beverage
1. Wash berries.
2. Pour cold water over berries and add sugar to taste.
3. Let sit for several hours in the fridge.
4. Serve chilled.