Small Fruit Berry Time in Canada
The article notes regional differences in berry familiarity across Canada and highlights four main berries blueberries gooseberries raspberries and strawberries. It provides buying storing and usage tips from the Consumer Section of the Canada Department of Agriculture Ottawa to help households enjoy berries during summer.
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How to Choose and Use Blueberries
Blueberries are popular from coast to coast and should be plump dry clean and fresh looking avoid dull lifeless or shriveled berries which indicate age. Refrigerate for several days and sort out spoiled fruit wash quickly before use and preserve by jam or freezing.
Gooseberries notes and choosing tips for storage
Gooseberries are long lasting and keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Buy plump berries with smooth unblemished skins and wash just before use. They suit pies and tarts but their tart flavor and high pectin make them ideal for jams and jellies. They freeze well without added sugar.
Raspberries and Strawberries Care and Storage Tips
Raspberry season is short so buy daily when fruit is plentiful. Choose plump firm berries with rich color and dry packaging. Refrigerate strawberries promptly. for overnight storage use a shallow tray to prevent crushing. Rinse to remove grit, then dry gently. Raspberries suit desserts, cereals, gels, and ice cream. they freeze well in dry sugar or syrup.
Strawberries in Canada Seasonal Peaks and Quality Tips
Strawberries are a key Canadian small fruit grown nationwide with peak times in June in warm regions and July in cooler areas. Quality means red firm dry berries free from spots, best eaten fresh but store overnight on a shallow tray in the fridge. Do not wash until serving.
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