As summer gives way to the tumble and tussle of Autumn skies, we are slowly working our way to the end of berry season. With the 2024 season starting 3 weeks early, the clock ticks on being able to gather those remaining varieties before the first snow returns in October.
From the mountains to local garden beds, here’s our picking list: Cloudberries / Multebær, Blueberries / Blåbær, Lingonberries / Tyttebær, Blackcurrants / Solbær, Redcurrants / Hagerips, Gooseberries / Stikkelsbær, Blackberries / Bjørnebær, Crowberries / Krøykebær, Raspberries / Bringebær, Rowanberries / Rognebær
Ingunn, Holmen’s owner / general manager and expert in the foraging field has reported back that the right combination of sun and rain this year has made for not only generous amounts but a good berry size. Particularly the crowberries / Kråkebær or in local dialect, Krøkebær.
A little overshadowed by the tastier blueberries and lingonberries, crowberries are primarly used for juice or to combine with other berries. Increasing in flavour when cooked and adding a rich, bluish purple colour.
With a long picking season that extends from the end of July through until October, crowberries are hardy and contribute greatly as a food source to the biodiversity of the Arctic region. A berry unsung hero!
Can you identify which of the below are crowberries?
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