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Pierogies with cherries

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The taste of a Saskatoon berry is actually quite difficult to describe. Some say they are similar to blueberries, but have a nuttier taste. SASKATOON BERRIES ARE LIKE BLUEBERRIES, BUT BETTER! Someone once described Saskatoon berries to me: “Like blueberries, but better. So simple, yet I cannot think of a better description! And although this purply-blue berry looks more like a blueberry, it is actually a cousin to the apple. The reason for this was that researchers at Cornell University found that although Americans loved the taste of Saskatoon berries, the name Saskatoon berry didn’t resonate as well as Juneberry.

That’s why you’ll hear it referred to by both names in North America. Saskatoons are also known as Serviceberries. But Saskatoon berries, Juneberries and Serviceberries are all the same berry! This Saskatoon berry pie filling and sauce is cooked ahead, on the stove top, allowing time for the berries to soften and the flavors to merge, giving your pie a richer, thicker and tastier filling! The hint of almond also lends a delicious depth of flavor that’s unlike any other Saskatoon berry pie out there!

This mini dessert is deceptively simple, layered Saskatoon berry dessert in a shot glass, with Saskatoon berries, aka Juneberries, poached in coffee and kahlua, combined with marscarpone and white chocolate pudding, lady fingers and maple whipped cream. Although it looks elegant, it’s the ultimate easy, quick and fancy tasting dessert shooter. Because sometimes you just want a little dessert. An easy summer no bake cheesecake with fresh Saskatoon berries! This Wild Saskatoon Berry Crumble is a simple, 9 ingredient recipe with a wholesome, plant based spin. It’s free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar — and bursting with decadent berry flavour! The filling is moist, rich, robust in Saskatoon flavor with just a hint of herbaceousness from the thyme and a spark of brightness from the lemon.

These Mini Saskatoon Scones are a lovely and very lemony scone that practically begs for a generous slathering of butter and a full pot of hot black tea. This Maple Saskatoon Berry BBQ sauce is tangy and spicy! Enjoy Saskatoon berry season while you can and these wonderful Saskatoon Berry Recipes! Saskatoons are so unique, it is a privilege to work with them. These recipes all highlight their flavor and it will be great to try them all.