Huckleberry

• Perfect for pies and tarts: Huckleberries make a fantastic filling for pies, tarts, and crumbles, lending a vibrant color and deliciously tangy-sweet flavor to your baked goods.
• Excellent for jams and preserves: Transform fresh huckleberries into homemade jam or preserves to capture their unique taste and enjoy it year-round on toast, scones, or as a glaze for meats.
• Delicious in pancakes and muffins: Add huckleberries to your pancake or muffin batter for a burst of juicy flavor and a touch of natural sweetness. The heat of baking or cooking enhances their taste.
• Great for making huckleberry sauces: Create a flavorful huckleberry sauce to serve over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even savory dishes like roasted chicken or pork. This adds a fruity sweetness.
• Used for making huckleberry ice cream: Add fresh huckleberries to your ice cream base for a wonderful frozen treat that's packed with real fruit flavor and vibrant color.
• Can be used in cocktails and beverages: Muddle or juice huckleberries to add a unique flavor and color to cocktails, lemonades, and other refreshing beverages.

• Rich in antioxidants to combat free radicals and protect against cell damage.
• May improve heart health by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
• Supports brain function and memory due to its high antioxidant content.
• Helps regulate blood sugar levels and may improve insulin sensitivity.
• Contributes to healthy digestion with its fiber content.
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.

Huckleberries are best used fresh, but proper storage can extend their shelf life. Refrigerate fresh huckleberries in a shallow container, unwashed, for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Frozen huckleberries can last for several months and are perfect for smoothies, baking, or making jams.