Blogging from A to Z - D

Until today, I had never heard of dewberries, but as I was searching for an all-natural item that began with the letter D, I came across them. Then, when I saw how closely these berries resembled blackberries (my hubby's favorite),  I knew I had to write about them.

Dewberry (Rubus sect. Eubatus) can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In early spring, white blooms burst forth that turn into small green berries. As you can see from the photo, those green berries ripen into a dark purple-blue color. This berry can be eaten raw or used in cobbler or jam. The dewberry can be cross-bred to create the boysenberry and the youngberry.

Here is a Dewberry Cobbler recipe from Cooks.com:

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. solid white vegetable shortening (Crisco is recommended)
2 tbsp. cold water

Combine flour and salt, cut in shortening until well combined. Mix in 2 tablespoons water. Mix well with fork. Roll out on floured board. Line pan bottom and sides with pastry, pour in prepared filling and top with a solid or lattice work pastry top.

BERRY FILLING:

1 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. berries
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter

Stir 1 tablespoon flour into water, add berries, sugar and melted butter. Mix and pour into crust and bake 40 minutes at 375 degrees.

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