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Saskatoon berries grow in the wild and taste great right off the bush. Historically they were used in pemmican and as a medicine for a variety of illnesses. They were also commonly used in pies, tarts, muffins, bread, jams and compote.
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SriMesh [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
(Saskatoon Berry Institute)
Saskatoon berries have a variety of names throughout North America, including: prairie berry, serviceberry, shadbush, juneberry and in past centuries, pigeon berry.
Saskatoon berry muffins are simple to make and they taste great. Whether you use Saskatoon berries or any other edible wild berry, these muffins are sure to please. Happy Wild Food Day – October 28!
Saskatoon Berry Muffins
Ingredients:
3/4 cup oil
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups plain yogurt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 – 2 1/2 cups quick oats
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups wild Saskatoon berries
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400F.
In a large bowl, beat the oil and sugar, and add the eggs one at a time, beating after each until the mixture is thick and creamy. Stir in the yogurt.
Whisk together the dry ingredients. Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture and blend well. Add Saskatoon berries.
Pour mixture into paper-lined muffin tins until about 3/4 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
Source: Saskatoon Berry Institute
SaskatoonBerryInSK
SriMesh [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
(Saskatoon Berry Institute)
Saskatoon berries have a variety of names throughout North America, including: prairie berry, serviceberry, shadbush, juneberry and in past centuries, pigeon berry.
Saskatoon berry muffins are simple to make and they taste great. Whether you use Saskatoon berries or any other edible wild berry, these muffins are sure to please. Happy Wild Food Day – October 28!
Saskatoon Berry Muffins
Ingredients:
3/4 cup oil
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups plain yogurt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 – 2 1/2 cups quick oats
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups wild Saskatoon berries
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400F.
In a large bowl, beat the oil and sugar, and add the eggs one at a time, beating after each until the mixture is thick and creamy. Stir in the yogurt.
Whisk together the dry ingredients. Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture and blend well. Add Saskatoon berries.
Pour mixture into paper-lined muffin tins until about 3/4 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
Source: Saskatoon Berry Institute
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