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Berries

Small, soft fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, fresh or frozen.

Also called: mixed berries, frozen berries, summer fruits

31 recipes with it

What it is

In the kitchen, 'berries' means small, soft, often sweet-tart fruits eaten whole: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and their relatives, plus dried cranberries and barberries. Botanically some are not true berries, but they are used alike. Frozen mixed berries are picked ripe and are ideal for cooking and smoothies.

How it’s used

  • Eaten fresh with cream or yogurt
  • Baked into crumbles, pies and muffins
  • Blended into smoothies and sauces
  • Cooked into jam and compote

Characteristics

When cooked
Soft berries break down quickly when heated; frozen berries release a lot of juice.
Sold as
fresh, frozen, dried
Cooking uses
Usually eaten raw, Suitable for baking

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Storage

Refrigerated. Refrigerate fresh berries unwashed in a single layer and eat within a few days; wash just before use. Discard any mouldy fruit promptly, as mould spreads.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free
  • Frozen berries have been linked to outbreaks of hepatitis A and norovirus; boiling them for a minute is advised where recommended locally, especially for vulnerable people.

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