Springy Stewed Fresh Berries Recipes

STEWED BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker insert; stir to combine.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour to give the berries a chance to exude some liquid.
• Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
• Turn off the cooker; remove the lid and let the blueberroies cool a bit.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• OR transfer to a storage container, refrigerate, and serve chilled, ladled into dessert bowls.
• The blueberries will keep, tightly covered, for 4 days in the refrigerator.

STEWED BLACKBERRIES

Steps:

• Carefully wash berries; drain.
• Place berries in saucepan.
• Add water, cover, and heat slowly; simmer berries for about 15 minutes. Shake pan or stir gently to prevent berries from sticking.
• Add salt and sugar and heat 2-3 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve warm or chilled, plain or with cream.
• If fruit is very ripe, add 1-2 tbs lemon juice.