What are these called

[Natooke]

I've been wanting to ask this question for a while ... ;D
What do you call Saskatoon's in the States? ... here their called Haggmispel

Saskatoons are native to Alberta. The Plains Indians ate the fruit both fresh and dried in their dietary staple pemmican. Thousands of acres are now commercially produced on the Canadian prairies, but this factsheet will focus on home garden saskatoon production.
Today, the saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) is valued for its fruit and as an ornamental shrub or hedge. The shrub is tall and upright with a spreading form. Early in the spring, before the leaves are fully out, clusters of white blossoms appear. The fall color of this shrub also makes it an outstanding addition to the landscape.

The fruit is excellent when eaten fresh, cooked in pies and desserts, canned, frozen or made into wine or juice. Saskatoons are self-fertile, but they seem to do better when grown in groups.

taken from this link www.agric.gov.ab.ca/agdex/200/238_20-1.html

The only way I can discribe them is their like blueberries ... but not did i make sence ;D

[Leslie]

JUNEBERRIES that is what they are...I just looked it up. I have never had them though.

[Natooke]

Juneberries ... I've heard of them too ;D I think the Brits call them Bird Cherries .. but could be wrong I've made Saskatoon pie & we use them in our home made saft ... the wild berries are the best ... the domestic tree is very nice in the fall ... bright red leafs but the berries suck. I know alot of Canadians bring Saskatoon jam or Saskatoon Berry Liquer for a gift ... yummy ;D

The correct spelling på svenska is häggmispel oops

edit to correct a spelling mistake as I was having a giggle to myself a "hag mis-spelled" a swedish word & ended up spelling something wrong in english

[Carolyn]

I can't tell the size. Are they like chokecherries?

[Natooke]

They are the size of a blueberry.

[Natooke]

Here's a pic of Chokecherries


and a Juneberries ... which looking in my search says that June & Saskatoon are the same.


What do you use Chockecherries for???

[Carolyn]

If they have a real sharp flavor but make a great pie, I think it's what my parents called chokecherries.

[Carolyn]

Okay, I haven't heard of Juneberries before.

Chokecherries make a very tasty jam and also pies. They were one of those fruits that the pioneers and poor folks used to supplement their diet. Apparently very rich in Vit. C. Like sarviceberries (blueberry family)

[Linda]

And don't forget Chokecherry "wine", as my Swedish immigrant grandmother used to make, along with the jam, jelly and pies. Mormor also put them in some little filled cookies (can't remember the name right now), almost like little vanilla tarts...sweet and tart tasting all in one bite. Now I have to get out my antique, Swedish church-ladies, cookbooks again.

The June berries look delicious. I also love the "Cloud berries" there--any berries actually.

[Natooke]

Choleberries ... what is the name in swedish?? anyone?