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 Tiramisu Dessert Shooters
Saskatoon Berry No Bake Cheesecake
Saskatoon Berry Clafoutis
Saskatoon Berry Jam
Wild Saskatoon Berry Crumble
Saskatoon Berry Oatmeal Cookies
Saskatoon Berry Galette
Mini Saskatoon Berry Scones
Maple Saskatoon Berry BBQ Sauce
Enjoy Saskatoon berry season while you can and these wonderful Saskatoon Berry recipes!
Elaine says
I'm lucky to have a Saskatoon berry farm just down the road. The ones that grow wild here are usually very small, but the farm variety are plump and delicious! You've created a wonderful round-up. Can't decide what to make first, the tiramisu or the cheesecake!
Terri Gilson says
Thanks, Elaine! Yes, you are sooo lucky! I’m jealous ?
Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says
I've never tasted Saskatoon berries and I'm pretty sure we can't get them around here. But after looking at all those drool worthy recipes with Saskatoons, now I wish I could find some!
Terri Gilson says
I really hope you get to try them one day, Leanne! They are amazing!!
Jessica says
What a DELICIOUS round-up of Saskatoon Berry recipes! My fav time of year when I get to cook with these berries!
Terri Gilson says
Thanks, Jessica! I agree- berry season is the best time if the year!
Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says
Oh, I know those berries from childhood, when we wondered if those are poisonous, haha! We used to eat them from the bush. I need to find those to try one of these delicious recipes! I guess someone need to sell those in local market (finger crossed).
Terri Gilson says
You can definitely find them at the farmers markets, Alina! The season is short and sweet so they are often frozen but just as delicious! I’m lucky because my local Co op grocery store sells frozen Saskatoons all year long!!
Heidy L. McCallum says
These berries look wonderful, I have never had them but after reading this wonderful post and seeing what you can make with them I really want to. I live in Florida and will have to do a little research to see where I can get them from but man when I do I am going to try a few of these recipes.
Terri Gilson says
Thanks, Heidy-I hope you have some luck- they are worth the hunt!
Raia says
Wow, these all look delicious! That galette has my name written all over it! Haha.
Terri Gilson says
Thanks Raia. I know what you mean- that galette had me drooling!
Mary Bostow says
These saskatoon berry recipes looks lovely. I'm ready to try a few. Thanks for the great ideas!
Terri Gilson says
Thanks, Mary! ? enjoy!
Julia says
What a great collection of tasty recipes! My mouth is heavily watering here 🙂
Terri Gilson says
Thank you, Julia. I hope you give some a try!
Cinde says
Thanks for sharing all these recipes. I too love Saskatoon berries, the season is now and I know where some bushes are nearby.
Nicoletta says
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. Thanks for including our galette!
Terri Gilson says
I agree that Saskatoons are a privilege to work with- my fave berry by far!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe, Nicoletta!