Tag Archives: Saskatoon berries

Saskatoon Tarts: Only in Canada, you say? . . . Pity.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The Cree people from the Canadian prairies knew a good thing when they found it, or rather, them. Aboriginal peoples and early settlers in Western Canada have been eating saskatoons for hundreds of years. They are also known as Prairie … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon and Blue Cheese Dip

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I stopped in at the Saskatoon Berry Farm to pick up just a few berries to make one of my favourite summertime desserts: saskatoon berry tarts. I left with a 5 pound box, a jar of jam, a handful of … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon Berry Jam Pie

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This recipe comes from the Saskatoon Berry Farm in Cobble Hill, BC. It is reminiscent of the old raspberry coconut bar recipe that is usually on a sweets tray at Christmas time. The concensus around the table was to add … Continue reading →

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