Comments on: Inspiring Aronia Berry Recipes

By: Marina

Marina — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:55:10 +0000

In reply to Sue. This article is about choke BERRIES, two entirely different critters ?

By: Marina

Marina — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:30:04 +0000

Newbie, here in central WA where we have *hot* summers & *cold* winters. I planted aronia 2 years ago and have the first real “harvest” this year. Three full bunches which equals maybe a cup!? Patience. I’m eager to have a bushfull which will come in time. I know they’re *beyond* tart (have tasted!) which is ok with me; it’s nice to see I’m in good company ?

By: Clare Kostelnick

Clare Kostelnick — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:47:04 +0000

I freeze Aronia berries and add them to smoothies made with Greek yogurt and apple juice. When my grandkids aren’t looking, I add spinach and kale! The beautiful pink/purple color is so pleasing, they don’t realize it’s also packed with nutrients!

By: Joy Son

Joy Son — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:43:18 +0000

I ’ve set up dried aronia to be much further palatable! You can also indurate the whole berry and use it in baked goods and smoothies that way.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:59:15 +0000

There is no mention about the chokecherry pit, so I’m curious to know if what I’ve picked since childhood is really a chokecherry. They are small berries, and not easily pitted which is why I’ve just always cooked them and then ran them thru cheesecloth leaving just the juice and no pulp.
I’d love to know how to pit them.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:45:41 +0000

In reply to Lisa Brinker. I've found dried aronia to be much more palatable! You can also freeze the whole berry and use it in baked goods and smoothies that way.

By: Lisa Brinker

Lisa Brinker — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:44:10 +0000

I have two big bushes. I find the berries so astringent, there’s nothing that make them taste good. The birds won’t even touch them! The best I could do was to juice them, freeze it, and then add a small amount to a smoothie. It was hardly worth it. I’m curious to see what others think of them.