These fruits are pleasant and include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or currants. Strawberries are bright, deep red in color, heart-shaped with a skin full of tiny seeds. It is possible to get them throughout the year, they are enjoyed fresh or with cream, yogurt, sugar or in desserts, jellies or ice creams.
In addition, they are appreciated to prepare sauces or coulis to serve with desserts, in jams or jellies. Likewise, they go well combined with green leaves, such as in a spinach, avocado and strawberry salad with a balsamic vinegar, honey, pepper and olive oil vinaigrette. Take into account that it is a good mix with iron-rich vegetables to better absorb it in the intestine.
It is always a good idea to choose firm strawberries with good color and no mold. They break down easily, so take care to consume them shortly or keep them refrigerated and in a closed container. To prepare them, remove the stem and leaves gently with your hands or a small knife. You can use them whole or in flakes.
It is possible to get them throughout the year, they are enjoyed fresh or with cream, yogurt, sugar or in desserts.
Raspberries are red in color, some are covered in fuzz, are brittle and full of tiny seeds. They are delicate on the palate, you can eat them fresh or with cream or yogurt. Also, in ice creams to accompany cereals or in shakes. They must be firm, without any juice and be consumed shortly. Store refrigerated or frozen for smoothies. To prepare jams or jellies, carefully remove the stems.
The blackberries are juicy with a particular aroma, they can also be eaten raw if they are ripe so that they are not bitter. They allow to be prepared cooked in jellies or jams. They should be consumed shortly and refrigerated for a couple of days so they don’t spoil. In addition, there are the wild blackberries that provide a pleasant experience, harvesting them yourself to eat immediately raw or blend with a minimum amount of sugar and lemon to accompany other fruits or desserts.
Blueberries are a color between blue and purple or red, they are used in sauces to accompany savory dishes such as roasts or desserts or in the form of juice. Nutritionally, the fruits of the forest have a very low calorie content and are an important source of vitamin C. The various fruits allow them to be part of desserts, cakes, cakes, muffins or pancakes. It should be considered that some fruits are better cooked because the sugar gives them more flavor, as is the case with cranberries.
Being delicate and perishable, they quickly pass away; it is important to check their condition before purchasing them. When out of season, frozen fruits with no added sweeteners or sugars are a good substitute. In addition, in a dry or dehydrated form, they will be pleasant at any time of the day. So they are delicious and appreciated naturally or the recipes of your choice.
