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Rubus phoenicolasius |
July: The Red Blackberry finishes blooming, fruits begin to form.
Astringent but not poisonous. Berries used in folk medicine to improve digestion. Traditionally harvested in summer for fresh use and preservation.
Shrub with medium-sized red berries. Berries juicy, sweet with slight tartness.
Grows in sunny spots, forest edges, and along roadsides Berries ripen from late summer to early autumn, hand-picked
Best to pick berries in dry weather to preserve quality. Berries are red, juicy, require careful handling.
Berries suitable for fresh eating and processing into juices and jams. Recommended to store in a cool place or freeze. Needs cooking or sugar.
Berry: Red, medium-sized, sweet with slight tartness
Leaves: Sometimes used for making teas
Leaves: Sometimes used for making teas
Red Blackberry Jam (Boiling)
Sweet, aromatic jam with rich color
Sweet, aromatic jam with rich color
1. Wash berries, mix with sugar (1:1).
2. Cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Red Blackberry Juice (Pressing and pasteurization)
Fresh and healthy drink
Fresh and healthy drink
1. Crush berries, press out juice.
2. Pasteurize at 85 °C for 10 minutes.
3. Bottle and cool.
2. Pasteurize at 85 °C for 10 minutes.
3. Bottle and cool.
Red Blackberry Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink with mild tartness
Refreshing drink with mild tartness
1. Pour berries with water, bring to boil.
2. Add sugar to taste, cook 10 minutes.
3. Cool and serve.
2. Add sugar to taste, cook 10 minutes.
3. Cool and serve.
Red Blackberry Leaf Tea (Infusion)
Soothing drink
Soothing drink
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with 250 ml boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain.
3. Drink with or without honey.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain.
3. Drink with or without honey.