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Looks can be deceiving! Learn more about this eclectic bunch of fruits
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When the average person thinks about berries, they might conjure up images of juicy, brightly coloured small spherical fruits which are perhaps crimson in colour - like strawberries or raspberries. But we hate to break it to you, real berries aren't all that sexy. Botanically-speaking, chunky produce like pumpkins, bananas, tomatoes, and avocados are the actual berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries on the other hand, are just fruits. To avoid confusion, here's a guide to the real and not-so-real edible berries which are most commonly sold in town.
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4. RaspberryThe red versions of these fruits are
most commonly found, but black, blue,
purple, and gold varieties also exist and
can be eaten. These pretty non-berries
are exceptionally high in vitamin C and
Magnese, and are used in a variety of
confectionaries around the globe.
1. StrawberryThe sweet, juicy, and aromatic qualities
of this fruit help to make strawberries
amongst the most widely consumed
berries. It is not only used in desserts
and other sweet snacks, but it is also
used to fragrance a variety of cosmetics
and perfumes.
2. BlueberryBlueberries are said to contain the
highest amount of antioxidants amongst
fruits. They are low in fat, have a low
glycemic index, and have been proven
to boost brainpower. They are easy
to incorporate into your diet – throw
a handful of these fruits into salads,
yoghurt, oatmeal, and cakes.
3. BlackberryMexico is the largest producer of these
dark, sweet, and juicy fruits. When
buying blackberries, make sure they are
firm and that the box has no visible juice
– this means that the fruits are overripe
and risk containing mould.
5. CranberryBecause these small red fruits are so
tart, they're often found to be more
palatable when dried, made into sauces,
or mixed with lots of sugar and water
and turned into juice. They are low
calorie but are high in vitamins C and
K and are known to promote a healthy
urinary tract.
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5. CurrantCurrants come in a variety of different
colours: black, white, and red.. These
currants differ in flavour, but are
generally tart, fragrant, and packed
with vitamin C. They can be eaten both
raw and cooked and are lauded for their
antioxidant properties.
6. HawthornThese small red berries grow on
small shrubs in parts of Europe, Asia
and North America. There is medical
evidence to support the belief that these
are beneficial for the heart and the
circulatory system. In China, hawthorn
berries are commonly made into sweet
snacks like haw flakes and tanghulu.
7. Tomato This juicy red fruit, which is commonly
mistaken for a vegetable, is native to
South America, but was spread to other
countries during the time of Spanish
colonisation. It's an essential ingredient
in uncountable savoury dishes
throughout the globe, and is mostly
produced in China, India, the United
States, and Turkey.
8. GrapeThese vine-grown berries are
commercially prized for its use in many
food and drink products such as wine,
port, juice, vinegar, oil, raisins, jam, and
jelly. They come in a variety of shapes,
colours, and varieties – some utilized for
wine making and others for table-use.
1. Pumpkin These large, hardy berries are native
to North America, and like squash,
zucchini, watermelon and cucumber,
are part of the gourd family. Various
parts of the pumpkin plant are used
in cooking, such as the flesh, flowers,
seeds and leaves.
2. BananaSurprisingly, bananas, like plantains,
are considered berries. These exotic
starchy fruit were first domesticated in
Papua New Guinea and Southeast Asia
and continue to be part of the staple
diet in many Asian and South American
countries. Today, India, Uganda, China,
and the Philippines are the largest
producers of bananas.
3. GooseberryNative to Europe as well as parts of
Asia and Africa, these berries are most
commonly green, but they also come in
red, white, yellow and purple varieties.
The young fruit are often very sour and
are used in desserts like pies, tarts, and
cakes. This high in vitamin C fruit is
also used to make beverages such as tea,
soda, and fruit wine.
4. AvocadoAlthough these fatty fruits are native
to Central America, they are now used
in a wide range of cuisines across
the globe such as Indian, Ethiopian,
Australian, and Chinese. They are also
highly nutritious, boasting 35% more
potassium than bananas as well as high
levels of pantothenic acid, vitamin B6,
folate, and vitamin K.
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comes together. Do not overmix.
3 ) Tip dough onto a cling film and form a ball. Twist the ends of
the cling film and refrigerate the dough for 30 mins.
4 ) While the dough chills, combine the berries, sugar, flour and
lemon juice in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
5 ) Preheat oven to 200C. Unwrap the dough and place it on a
lightly floured parchment paper. Roll it out to form a circular
base with about 0.5cm thickness. To make two smaller galettes
instead, half the dough and roll into 2 smaller circular bases with
0.5cm thickness.
6 ) Spread the jam in the middle of the base with a border of
about 4-5cm (3cm for the smaller ones), and then spoon the
filling into the middle without the juice. Set juice aside.
7 ) Gently start folding over the edges of the dough towards the
filling. Make your way around and fold overlapping dough into
pleats as needed (no need to be equidistant; the uneven spacing
makes for a rustic look)
8 ) Add more berries, if desired and spoon 1-2 tbsp of the juice
from step 6.
9 ) Bake for 30 mins or until the edges of the crust have browned.
10 ) Allow to cool for at least 30mins. To serve, dust with icing
sugar and top with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Berries Galette
1 cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
a pinch of salt
125g cold unsalted butter, cut into tiny cubes
60ml cold water
2 tbsp berry jam of your choice (we used four fruits jam)
berries, to garnish
icing sugar, to garnish
For the filling1 cup raspberries (alternatively, use a mix of your
favourite berries like half raspberries, half blueberries)
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 ) To make the dough, combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
Using your fingers or a pastry blender, mix in the butter with the
dry mixture for about 1 min or until crumbly.
2 ) Pour in half of the water and continue to mix. Add a
tablespoon of the remaining water at a time until the dough just
Can overripe berries still be eaten? Don't toss out your browning berries just yet! You can safely repurpose soon-to-expire fruit into a variety of delicious foods. Here are some ideas:
Are frozen berries just as good?
Berries ripened on the vine are always best. Since most of the berries available in town are imported, we often get sour, half-ripe fruit when we buy our berries fresh. This is where frozen fruit comes in handy. Frozen berries are often flash-frozen on the farm – meaning they're plumper, sweeter, more colourful, and contain more vitamin C than berries found in the produce isles. It's also said that frozen blueberries contain 50% less insecticide.
❆ Bananas Make a simple banana bread or mix mashed bananas into your pancake batter.
❆ Grapes If you have a dehydrator turn your juicy fruit into raisins. Otherwise, whip up a grape jelly for your next cheese party.
❆ Avocados Mash it up with some lime juice, cilantro, and diced tomatoes for a perfect guacamole.
❆ Strawberries Toss them into the blender with some frozen yoghurt for a sweet, healthy snack.
❆ Currants Make a simple jam or compote. Pour it into a mason jar, tie a bow around it, and gift it.
❆ Blueberries Brighten up your baked goods and throw them into muffins, scones, and cakes.
PreP 20mins +
30mins chilling cook
30 mins
serves6-8
easy
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