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    Wineberry Recipes Collection

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    Wineberry Recipes Collection - Learn about these tart, delicious, red, foraged berries found in NJ & PA, Wineberries (Japanese Raspberry), when they are in season (late June-July), and recipes that you can use them in!

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    Hi Everyone, Wineberry season is here!

    These tart-sweet berries can be used just like raspberries in recipes or just eaten raw.

    They are great in drinks both non-alcoholic and with alcohol.

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    Wineberries are bright red and jewel-like and fall apart easier than regular raspberries.
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    Wineberries growing among another plant in a thicket in Central New Jersey

    I have included some photos of the wineberries right in our yard.

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    Note the dark red (red wine-colored) stems of the wineberry plant. The stems are fuzzy with thorns.

    What are Wineberries?

    Wineberries, also known as Japanese Raspberry, are actually considered an invasive plant that grows in the mid-Atlantic area, and in our case, in central NJ, Delaware Valley, and PA areas.

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    The leaves range from dark green to light green (like in this photo) and the coloration can vary depending on the environment where it's growing.
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    Here in NJ, Wineberries grow in the wild, so they are a foraged berry and we have several Wineberry bushes in our yard.

    The stems are thorny, so you have to be careful when you are picking them. 

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    The wine-colored fuzzy berry pods of the wineberry

    Here is a description of Wineberries from Wikipedia:

    Rubus phoenicolasius is an Asian species of raspberry in the rose family, native to China, Japan, and Korea. The species was introduced to Europe and North America as an ornamental plant and for its potential in breeding hybrid raspberries. Did you know: Wineberries can be found in many habitats, such as forest, fields, stream banks, and wetland edges, as well as open woods.

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    before the wineberries are ripe, hair-like covered, red-wine-covered pods enclose the berries

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    The stems are fuzzy, thorny, and red wine-colored, with green leaves coming off the stems

    You can buy Wineberry plants and grow them but I would suggest, buying a native plant instead.

    There are so many invasive species, why add to them?

    This post is mainly geared toward people who live in the areas where they grow, have them in their yards, and want to make use of their delicious berries.

    Disclaimer: Before ingesting Wineberries or any foraged plant or berry, get a positive identification of exactly what the plant species is. Forage at your own risk! 

    If you want to know more about plant identification for Wineberries and other wild edibles, for the NJ and PA area, check out this website I found: The Wild Edibles Lady

    Disclosure:  Some links in this post are affiliate links which means I earn a commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

    I only recommend brands and products that I 100% like and enjoy using.

    Thank you in advance for your support!

    Also, having a physical book or field guide is helpful, in addition to the internet!

    I purchased the following book below about foraging in the Northeast United States.

    You can also take in-person workshops and classes on the subject of foraging, classes are offered at The Farm Cooking School where I work, and through Locust Light Farm which is also at the same location. 

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    When is Wineberry Season?

    Wineberry season is from late June to early to mid-July.

    It’s late June right now and they are just starting to look like they will be ready soon.

    The season is short and only lasts a few weeks.

    The fourth of July would be the largest holiday during the Wineberry season for the Northeast, United States.

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    When I pick them, I pick them as they ripen and when I have enough, then I can use them in a recipe.

    Depending on the amount that you have in your yard, you might need to pick them over time.

    You can also freeze them, just as you would any other berry for use at a later date.

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    What Kinds of Recipes Can You Use Wineberries For?

    You can use them in any recipe if you would have a raspberry or other berry.

    If you are pairing them with another berry, I would suggest that you pair them with a less tart berry, like blueberry or strawberry.

    You can also just enjoy them raw after being picked and washed.

    They would go well over ice cream, in drinks, as a jam, sauce, or as a topping on another dessert as well.

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    There are so many Wineberry recipes that I can think of, here are some ideas off the top of my head below:

    1. Wineberry Ice Cream, Wineberry Sorbet
    2. Wineberry Tart
    3. Wineberry Cake (Chocolate)
    4. Wineberry Cupcakes
    5. Wineberry Galette
    6. Wineberry Pie
    7. Wineberry Jam, Jelly, Compote, Sauce
    8. Wineberry Cocktail/Mocktail
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    10. Wineberry Crisp
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    14. Dehydrated Wineberries
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    16. Wineberry Lemonade
    17. Frozen/Frosted Wineberry Drink
    18. Wineberry Sangria
    19. Wineberry Wine
    20. Roasted Wineberries

    I included some Wineberry recipes from other websites below, as I start to add them to the blog, I will add those to the list.

    Thank you for reading and following along!

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    Wineberry Recipes Collection - Learn about these tart, delicious, red, foraged berries found in NJ & PA, Wineberries (Japanese Raspberry), when they are in season (late June-July), and recipes that you can use them in!

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    Wild Blackberry Wineberry Pear Oatmeal Galette is made with wild blackberries, wineberries (Japanese Raspberry), and pears (similar to the Bosc variety). The recipe also includes a filling infused with mint & basil, has added oatmeal, and has a homemade, buttery pie crust. 

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    • This blog post was originally published on 7/4/2019
    • Updated & republished on 7/12/2021, 7/1/2022, 7/4/2023, 7/5/2024

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    1. Pamela Zaplitny says

      July 08, 2023 at 11:06 am

      How do we know for sure that the bushes we have behind the house on
      a hill are wine berries or Japanese raspberries ? Thank you

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      • Sara Maniez says

        July 08, 2023 at 1:17 pm

        Talk to a local foraging expert near you, I also suggest either buying or getting the book from the library, "Northeast Foraging" which will help you identify the Wineberries for you. I can't not identify them for you because I would need to see them in person to be sure. As always, I advise erring on the side of caution and do not eat wild food unless you know for sure that it's the exact species that you are looking for. Good luck!

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