Slowberries

[aussiebarracuda]

Anyone out there have some information on slowberries.... Looking for recipes, photos, and or techniques in preparing these... Any info appreciated

Cheers,

PJ

[Daniel Rogov]

I believe you are referring to sloe berries, the fruit of the blackthorn shrub. The berries are used primarily to make gin but can also be used to make jam or confiture, and the recipes you would use for jam are basically the same as for blueberries.

Two words of warning, however..... unripe sloe berries (those that are not fully purple in color and a bit soft to pressure of the fingers) can cause serious gastro-intestinal disturbances. Also if the berries are still on the branches, take care of the thorns as their prick can cause serious infection unless sterilized immediately.