Each summer, sweet, nutty Saskatoon berries are a much-anticipated wild treat. Whether you pick these juicy gems in the woods or bring them home from the farmer’s market, here are some scrumptious ways to enjoy these luscious Prairie berries.
Saskatoon Berry Lentil Muffins
Looking for the ultimate Prairie snack? Look no further than this recipe that incorporates hearty green lentils and fresh, juicy Saskatoons.
Saskatoon Rhubarb Pie
What better way to enjoy the best of summer’s bounty than turning fresh picked Saskatoon berries and rhubarb into a sweet, summertime pie?
Saskatoon Berry Pie
Bring a slice of Prairie flavour to your table with a freshly baked pie full of sweet, nutty Saskatoon berry filling.You can’t get more authentic than this recipe, which comes straight from Saskatoon itself.
Saskatoon Pie Fries
Dig into this favourite diner dessert, the brainchild of Paul McGreevy of Calgary restaurant, The Beltliner. These hand-held treats are made even better than pie with a decadent cinnamon-sugar coating.
Saskatoon Berry Buttermilk Ice Cream
Bright Prairie berries are delicious in jam and pie, but really shine in this sweet and tangy buttermilk ice cream. Smooth, creamy with a touch of vanilla, this summertime treat is best made with freshly picked berries but can be made with frozen too.
Bison Wellington with Saskatoon Berry Jam
Give this classic British dish a Canadian flair by swapping out beef for bison, and the classic duxelles for a shallot and Saskatoon berry jam. The outcome is definitely Canadian approved, and when word gets out on this tasty take, it might just become a classic itself.