The 10 BEST Saskatoon Berry Recipes

Saskatoon berries are special – the kind of special that only comes once a year...And since that once a year is finally here (it's Saskatoon berry season in Canada), I have gathered up The 10 Best Saskatoon Berry Recipes from my fellow food bloggers to share with you!

These Saskatoon Berry Recipes are popular during the Saskatoon berry's ripe season, which is usually for about 3 weeks from mid-July to early August. Some years it's a bit earlier or later, depending on the weather. As a Canadian, foraging for Saskatoon berries is one of the best parts of the summer. But eating them is even better!

💬 What do Saskatoon berries taste like?

The taste of a Saskatoon berry is actually quite difficult to describe. Some say they are similar to blueberries, but these delicious berries have a nuttier taste. 

Someone once described Saskatoon berries to me: "Like blueberries, but better.” So simple, yet I cannot think of a better description!

A native to Western Canada, as well as other parts of North America, the Saskatoon berry ripens in late July/early August. And although this beautiful berry is purply-blue, and looks more like a blueberry, it is actually a cousin to the apple. 

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🆚Saskatoon berries vs. Service Berries vs. Juneberries

If you are not familiar with this little gem of a berry, then you may know it by its alias “Juneberry." Interestingly enough, U.S. marketers started asking Canadian growers to change their labeling a number of years ago, so the Saskatoon berry gets a name change to Juneberry at the Canadian/ U.S. border.

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.

And in some parts (mostly Ontario), Saskatoons are also known as Serviceberries and on the Canadian Prairies, we also call them "Prairie Berries".  But Saskatoon berries, Juneberries, Prairie Berries, and Serviceberries are all the same berry!

❔Where to get Saskatoons

Locals usually know the best spots to pick Saskatoons, but you can also hit a Saskatoon berry farm to pick them or buy them at the Farmers market. And some grocery stores sell Saskatoon berries frozen as well.

📋Saskatoon Berry Recipes

Now that the season is finally here, it won't last long, so you'll be looking for some delicious things to do with your Saskatoon berries. That's why I've rounded up these AMAZING Saskatoon Berry recipes for you to try! Enjoy them while they last....

Saskatoon Berry Pie

Saskatoon Berry Pie Filling and Sauce Recipe

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 Saskatoon Berry Sauce also makes a great topping for cheesecake, yogurt, ice cream or filling for pierogies. Makes this with fresh berries or frozen berries!

Check out this Saskatoon Pie Filling and Sauce recipe!

Saskatoon Berry Tiramisu Dessert Shooters

📋 Saskatoon Berry Tiramisu Dessert Shooter Recipe

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. 

Check out these Saskatoon Berry Dessert Shots!

Saskatoon Berry No Bake Cheesecake

No Bake Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake

An easy summer no bake cheesecake with fresh Saskatoon berries!

Check out this Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake!

Saskatoon Berry Clafoutis

Saskatoon Berry Clafoutis

Clafoutis is an easy to make, easy to adapt, and fun to say (it’s ‘cla-foo-TEE’ for the record). If you’re not familiar with clafoutis, it’s a classic French dish made by pouring a thin, custardy batter into a pan and topping with fruit (traditionally sweet cherries – more on that later), and baking it until it’s puffy and set.

Check out this Saskatoon Berry Clafoutis recipe!

Saskatoon Berry Jam

Saskatoon Berry (Juneberry) Jam

This Saskatoon jam is a sweet, easy way to preserve Juneberries/Service Berries this spring

Check out this Saskatoon Berry Jam recipe!

Wild Saskatoon Berry Crumble

Wild Saskatoon Berry Crumble

This Wild Saskatoon Berry Crumble is a simple tasty dessert with only 9 ingredients! It has classic crumble characteristics, but with a wholesome, plant based spin. It's free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar - and bursting with decadent berry flavour! Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Check out this Saskatoon Berry Crumble!

Saskatoon Berry Oatmeal Cookies

📋 Saskatoon Berry Oatmeal Cookies

Succulent Saskatoon berries (aka Juneberries or Service berries) elevate the coconut, brown sugar and cinnamon flavors in this delicious and soft Saskatoon berry oatmeal cookie!

Check out these Saskatoon Berry Cookies!

Saskatoon Berry Galette

Saskatoon Berry Galette

The crust is delicate and tender (as you can see from the picture) and just melts in your mouth. 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.

Check out this Saskatoon Berry Galette recipe!

Mini Saskatoon Berry Scones

Mini Saskatoon Berry Scones

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.

Check out this Saskatoon Berry Scones recipe!

Maple Saskatoon Berry BBQ Sauce

Maple Saskatoon Berry BBQ Sauce

This Maple Saskatoon Berry BBQ sauce is tangy and spicy! If you aren’t a fan of the peppery spice kick, simply reduce the amount of black pepper; it can easily adjusted to your taste.

Check out this Saskatoon Berry BBQ Sauce recipe!

Enjoy Saskatoon berry season while you can and these wonderful Saskatoon Berry recipes!

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