monavano Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I bought a bunch of gorgeous huckleberries from the market. In order to figure out what to make with them, and how much to sweeten them, I bit into one and...yuck! Not berry-ish, but just a mild sour taste. Does anyone have experience with huckleberries? I had been thinking of making them for panna cotta, but I am going to use blueberries instead, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I bought a bunch of gorgeous huckleberries from the market. In order to figure out what to make with them, and how much to sweeten them, I bit into one and...yuck! Not berry-ish, but just a mild sour taste. Does anyone have experience with huckleberries? I had been thinking of making them for panna cotta, but I am going to use blueberries instead, Thanks! Cook them with some sugar before you decide not to use them. IMO most berries, except strawberries and raspberries, are better cooked than raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I bought a bunch of gorgeous huckleberries from the market. In order to figure out what to make with them, and how much to sweeten them, I bit into one and...yuck! Not berry-ish, but just a mild sour taste. Does anyone have experience with huckleberries? I had been thinking of making them for panna cotta, but I am going to use blueberries instead, Thanks! A neighbor's mom once gave us a great huckleberry cobbler, made with huckleberries from their garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks...I'll cook them with some sugar and water [perhaps some preserves] and recheck them. Will let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I bought a bunch of gorgeous huckleberries from the market. In order to figure out what to make with them, and how much to sweeten them, I bit into one and...yuck! Not berry-ish, but just a mild sour taste. Does anyone have experience with huckleberries? I had been thinking of making them for panna cotta, but I am going to use blueberries instead, Thanks! As another suggestion, a simple syrup made from huckleberry would be a fabulous addition to a glass of sparkling wine or other cocktail needs. It's huckleberry o'clock somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I bought a bunch of gorgeous huckleberries from the market. Are you out in Oregon or...? Wild? * * * I'd simply make a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Are you out in Oregon or...? Wild? * * * I'd simply make a friend. I found a vendor at the Old Town Alexandria market who has been selling them. She's from Culpepper, VA. [am going to make a sauce now...will let you know how it turns out.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I found a vendor at the Old Town Alexandria market who has been selling them. She's from Culpepper, VA. [am going to make a sauce now...will let you know how it turns out.] I like pan sauces with red wine and huckleberries over duck or a pork loin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 I like pan sauces with red wine and huckleberries over duck or a pork loin. I love berry sauce on pork, too. Well, the huckleberries took a while to yield when simmered with a bit of water, sugar and lemon. I strained with a chinois. The taste is nice-milder than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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