How to Make Rowan Berries (Mountain Ash) Jam & Fruit Leather

In this part of the world it is not uncommon to see a Rowan or Mountain Ash (Sorbus Spp.) tree in a yard. Since ancient times people have been planting them, as it is supposed to ensure a happy home and keep evil spirits at bay while symbolizing courage, wisdom and protection. Or maybe they are popular because people like the look of the bright orangey-red berries.

But did you know you can eat those berries? You wouldn’t want to snack on a ton of them directly off the tree because of the parasorbic acid, but it turns out that they can make some tasty items if they’ve been sweetened up with a few hard frosts and processed a bit. This makes them a great late season item for foraging and is why I snagged a couple cups of alley berries to experiment with!

0:00 Rowan or Mountain Ash Trees (Sorbus Spp.)
0:43 Gather from a safe, appropriate space
0:57 Nutrition facts
1:14 Clean your berries
1:20 Cooking the fruit
2:10 Food mill
2:23 Spread done
2:36 Rowan Berry Fruit Leather
3:33 Success! Enjoy your treats!

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