THE August It’s blackberry season: plump, sweet and aromatic like never before this year. But unfortunately the happiness of the berries only lasts a few weeks. If you don’t take precautions now, you’ll miss out on all the flavor of summer. Luckily, there are two quick methods you can use to preserve blackberries without too much effort and without losing the flavor. This means you can enjoy berries in the dead of winter as if they were freshly picked.
Freezing blackberries
Freezing blackberries is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend their shelf life without compromising their flavor or nutrients. Just follow these steps:
- Rinse te blackberries thoroughly in a colander and let them dry well.
- Place the dried berries on a tray or large plate so they are not touching each other and freeze them overnight.
- You can then transfer the frozen blackberries to resealable freezer bags and label them to make them easier to find later.
Preserving wild herbs in August
Now in August and at the end of summer it is important to think about winter and work the wild plants which are particularly abundant at this time. You can currently dry many plants, seal them tightly, and store them in a dark, cool place until you need them for home remedies in the fall or winter. You can find an overview of how to best preserve wild herbs in our book “Preserving wild herbs“(available here), available in our shop www.die-moderne-Kräuterhexe.de from.
Delicious blackberry jam
Blackberry jam is not only a delicious addition to breakfast, but it’s also a great way to preserve blackberries long-term. Here is a simple recipe:
- Wash 500 g of fresh blackberries well and mix them in a saucepan with 250 g of preservative sugar. You can optionally make the recipe with xylitol (200 g) or alternatively erythritol (150 g). These are alternatives to sugar. Keep in mind, however, that the shelf life is not as good as that of classic sugar. In the same way you can prepare a jam with an alternative to sugar. However, it should be used quickly or frozen.
- Bring the mixture to the boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the jam has reached the desired consistency.
- Pour the still hot jam into the sterilized jars and close them immediately. Turn the jars upside down for a few minutes to seal them airtight.
Our magazine about wild herbs
In our herbalist’s shop you will not only find our books, postcards, kitchen aids and our seasonal calendar. Since last year we have brought ours once a season Magazine of the Cantina delle Erbe (available here), where you will find seasonally appropriate topics regarding the world of wild herbs. The magazine is available in paper and digital formats. In this way we
Dried blackberries in August
Dried blackberries are not only a delicious snack, but also a great ingredient for granola, yogurt or baked goods. Here’s how you can make them yourself:
- Wash the blackberries carefully and drain them well.
- Arrange the berries individually on a baking sheet so that they do not touch each other.
- Dry the blackberries in the oven at a maximum of 40°C or use one The automatic dooruntil they are completely dry. Depending on the size, it takes two to three days. We always turn off the oven or dryer from time to time. At night anyway. Then we let the berries dry in the residual heat. This saves electricity and money.
Recognize and collect wild herbs
Since wild herbs and medicinal plants are our passion and we want to motivate more and more people to get out into nature more often, we have our Herbal book written to remember the value of wild herbs. Of course, goldenrod also appears in it. Our book»With wild herbs and medicinal plants all year round“(available here) presents all the important local wild herbs divided by seasons. In addition to basic location and identification information, there are always useful, large-format images that we have created ourselves, so that the plant can be easily recognized. For each plant there are always instructions for use in the kitchen and in the medicine cabinet. We also have our own to match Seasonal calendar of wild herbs (available here), which can be reused every year. Since we do everything ourselves, it is only available in our herb shop www.die-moderne-Kräuterhexe.de
Make your own blackberry vinegar
Blackberry vinegar gives salads a wonderful fruity note and can also be easily prepared at home:
- Fill a glass about halfway with fresh blackberries and then pour apple cider vinegar over it.
- Close the jar tightly and leave it to infuse in a cool, dark place for two or three weeks.
- Then strain the blackberries and pour the vinegar into a clean bottle. It will keep in the refrigerator for several months.
With these simple methods, you can enjoy delicious blackberries all year round and reap health benefits. So go ahead, try it for yourself and be amazed by the delicious possibilities that blackberry preservation offers you!
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