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Rubus plicatus |
July: The Thorny Blackberry finishes blooming, fruits begin to form.
Safe, thorny stems. Berries traditionally used to boost immunity. In some regions, leaves were used for tea infusions.
Shrub with numerous thorns. Berries dark purple, juicy and sweet.
Grows in forests, forest edges, and abandoned fields Berries ripen from late summer to early autumn, hand-picked
Best to pick berries in dry weather, using gloves due to thorns. Berries are sweet but may be hidden under leaves and branches.
Berries suitable for fresh eating, jam, and freezing. Handle the bush carefully due to thorns. Good for jams and syrups.
Berry: Medium-sized, dark purple, sweet with slight tartness
Leaves: Rarely used, sometimes for infusions
Leaves: Rarely used, sometimes for infusions
Prickly Blackberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick, aromatic jam with rich flavor
Thick, aromatic jam with rich flavor
1. Wash berries, mix with sugar in equal parts.
2. Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Blackberry Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink with bright flavor
Refreshing drink with bright flavor
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.
Prickly 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.
Prickly Blackberry Ice Cream (Freezing and blending)
Refreshing dessert with natural flavor
Refreshing dessert with natural flavor
1. Freeze berries.
2. Blend berries with sugar and cream until creamy.
3. Serve chilled.
2. Blend berries with sugar and cream until creamy.
3. Serve chilled.