Clean up. Â, How to make all natural fruit leather (without a dehydrator, or turning on your oven), Blueberries Preserved in Honey (lacto-fermented), http://helloscarlettblog.com/2014/07/15/a-bloggers-dozen-danielas-seed-and-nut-crackers-two-sweet-bakers/, Peaches Preserved in Honey (lacto-fermented) | Megatarian, Fluffy Overnight Pancakes (vegan or not) | Megatarian, Pomegrantes in Honey (fermented) | Megatarian, The Best Banana Bread (with chocolate chips). Fermenting Fruit and Berries. Fermented Berries - Honey, Culture and Water Mixture. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Once the berries get to the desired stage of fermentation, remove the weight and cover the jar. Last night I just started 2 more jars of blueberries and 1 jar of raspberries. Honey-fermented ginger takes a mere five minutes to make, and you can enjoy it for months after.  Once a day, tip your jar to evenly coat the berries. © Gannett Co., Inc. 2021. Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. All rights reserved. Blueberries Preserved in Honey: – organic blueberries – raw honey. Honestly, though, I like to just eat it as is! Mix Well; Prepare the Brew. Fermentation Method. 1.  Use a spoon to gently stir the berries (taking care not to break them up) to eliminate air pockets.  Poke around your town and try and connect with a local beekeeper, if possible. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I used a quart sized jar, and that seemed like a good amount to start with. Fido jars (like the one in the picture) are the recommended jars of choice for fermenting as they allow gasses to escape.  Especially if you are using a mason jar, you may like to “burp” the berries (open the lid to allow excess gasses to escape) once a day. Thanks for the thorough explanation of the type of jar to use and the meaning of burping! ; Once fermentation period is up pre-heat oven to 425°F and combine honey, salt, beaten eggs, and melted fat in a medium bowl.Beat until combined.Sprinkle baking soda and baking powder evenly over fermented dough. So glad you like them! culture starter or 2 tbsp. Put the berries in the jar and cover with the honey. …and now I’m going to make those crackers! Once you move them to the fridge they will keep indefinitely 🙂. This recipe is as easy as it gets — just be sure to use raw honey as it provides the good bacteria for fermenting the berries. I *think* it will only work with fresh berries, as frozen have a tendency to turn to mush when thawed. Put the berries into a 16 ounce mason jar. These are wonderful on pancakes, waffles and oatmeal, but we tend to just eat them straight out of the jar. Mix in the 3 cups of honey and stir vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved. I am always looking for new ways to preserve them (other than freezing, canning, or jams) and this year I have embraced my inner mad… You’re welcome!  It will work well with other berries, excluding strawberries (they are too acidic to ferment properly), but try and keep some blueberries in the mix. Cover the jar with cheesecloth and secure with rubber band. Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. A look at most ethnic cuisines will show that almost all people of all countries eat some type of fermented foods every day. This strategy could be very useful in protecting against the development of …  I heard about a process in which you soak blueberries in honey and they culture to form a delicious, syrupy sauce that can be used on pancakes, waffles, ice-creams, cheesecakes, oatmeal, to sweeten tea…or just eaten with a spoon 😉 I just had to try and made what just may be my biggest discovery of the summer.  After the 3 day culturing period the berries look almost identical to how they started. 6-8 oz fresh cranberries. Instructions: Before you wish to bake the muffins combine the flour, starter, and milk until just combined.Cover and leave in a warm place to ferment for 7 to 12 hours. I’m definitely going to make this now. 3-4 cups of organic blueberries; 1-2 tbsp raw honey; 1 tbsp sea salt; ½ tsp starter culture; 2 2-cup mason jar; 1-2 cups of chlorine free water (enough to ensure berries are submerged) Instructions: Prepare the Brine. Stir.  You eat one and think, “hmm…blueberries in honey, no big deal”…….but then….you bite into the berry and there is an explosion of fizziness reminiscent of grape pop rocks (in the best way possible). ( Log Out /  Thanks. Store the berries …  Poke around your town and try and connect with a local beekeeper, if possible. Pingback: Fluffy Overnight Pancakes (vegan or not) | Megatarian, Pingback: Pomegrantes in Honey (fermented) | Megatarian.  If you use a mason jar make sure to leave a good few inches of head space and screw the lid on loosely (to allow gasses to escape). We visit a blueberry farm every year, and this will be at the top of my what-to-do-with-blueberries list. The alcoholic content ranges from about 3.5% ABV to more than 18%. I also have a new recipe on my blog today: http://helloscarlettblog.com/2014/07/15/a-bloggers-dozen-danielas-seed-and-nut-crackers-two-sweet-bakers/. I will let you know!  Be sure to use a quality honey for this. ( Log Out /   Pour honey over the berries to cover. I am always looking for new ways to preserve them (other than freezing, canning, or jams) and this year I have embraced my inner mad…  It needs to be raw. Here are some delicious honey ferment ideas: apple. They look amazing. Place the weight on top of the berries to keep them submerged under the honey. 2.  If you use a mason jar make sure to leave a good few inches of head space and screw the lid on loosely (to allow gasses to escape). Making fermented honey garlic is so easy, it hardly needs a recipe. That’s it! Fermented vegetables are not meant to be eaten as a side dish, but instead like a condiment. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature (it will thicken as it cools). Add them to a quart-size glass jar and pour the honey over top. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. How long do they keep? Apr 27, 2017 - The little city that I live in is the “berry capital of the world”.  Pour honey over the berries to cover. Lacto-Fermented Cranberry Honey.  You need to try this. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Add blueberries. All the better if those berries add a probiotic boost to my diet, and lacto-fermented blueberries are just the way to do that. You can take up to 1/4 c of any vegetable and garnish your meat or fish with it, add a small amount to your salad or cottage cheese, or perhaps even a wrap sandwich. Yes, honey is antimicrobial because it has a low water content. Put the berries in the jar and cover with the honey. Oh yum! And thanks also for following my blog, which led me to yours. Fermenting fruit is a little more challenging than fermenting vegetables. Fermented Honey Garlic. My thought exactly. Yes you can!  They will provide you with the highest quality honey often at a better price than the stores charge.  I realize “fermented berries” don’t sound particularly appetizing, but trust me. 3.  I am always looking for new ways to preserve them (other than freezing, canning, or jams) and this year I have embraced my inner mad scientist and began exploring all things fermented. The first step is to give the raw cranberries a little pop to break their skins and release some juices. You’re welcome! Store the berries in the refrigerator to slow the fermentation process. ( Log Out /  I’m going to try these tomorrow. I am always looking … dates and figs (add water, at a rate of 3% of the weight of the honey to ensure fermentation ) garlic. Fill a few inches from the top. Store the jar in a cool dry place until the berries develop a slight effervescence, three to seven days. Fermented blueberries play a big part in our savory kitchen at Noma, but of course, most people think of blueberries as a sweet treat or a topping for yogurt in the morning. Taste the berries every few days to see how they are progressing. I’d love to hear your thoughts! You will need one quart-sized Mason jar, one fermenation weight, cheesecloth and a rubber band for this recipe. Fermented blueberries boost a simple breakfast into more sophisticated territory. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Try it though! The little city that I live in is the “berry capital of the world”. Fermented Berries - Push the berries down.  After 3-6 days (see above) move your berries to the fridge where they will continue to ferment, but at a much slower pace. Seal the jar tightly (a Fido style jar works best for this type of ferment). Ferment the blueberries in a warm place until they have soured slightly but still have their sweet, fruity perfume. Hope you love the blueberries ❤. 2 cups berries {any berries will work, except strawberries, which are too acidic for lacto-fermentation, according to the Nourishing Traditions book}; 2 tbsp. In a measuring cup, mix starter culture, a few tbsp water, the honey and a pinch of salt. Change ). Cover with a linen to allow airflow, but keep out flies. Squish them down a bit with a wooden spoon or your fist. Leave them out for 2-3 days (move to the fridge after that) and they will be delicious ❤, https://megatarian.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/peaches-preserved-in-honey-lacto-fermented/, Pingback: Peaches Preserved in Honey (lacto-fermented) | Megatarian. Cranberries are tough to … It will works best with blueberries or cranberries as they have a tough enough skin to keep them mostly intact. Thanks for connecting! raw, unpasteurized honey* Directions: Add the cranberries and cinnamon stick to a food processor and pulse a few times until they are roughly chopped up. The mice were also found to eat less and gained less weight overall. Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. Our guess is that a little more salt ended up in this jar at the start. Cap it with a lid (use parchment paper in between if you are using a metal lid) and turn it over for 30 minutes or so to coat all of the elderberries with honey.   I leave mine out for 3 days in the summer (do 5-6 days in the winter) and then move to the fridge to slow the fermentation process. 1/2 to 1 cup Honey Fermented Spiced Cranberries.  Â, Fido jars (like the one in the picture) are the recommended jars of  choice for fermenting as they allow gasses to escape. Store the jar in a cool dry place until the berries develop a slight effervescence, three to seven days. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Blueberry juice in the jar on the right extracted more quickly than the jar on the left. May 7, 2015 - The little city that I live in is the "berry capital of the world". Let me know how the blueberries n honey turn out for you 🙂.  Use a spoon to gently stir the berries (taking care not to break them up) to eliminate air pockets. I would recommend that you actually mix your berries, as they all have different flavors. With a bit of mashing, fermented berries are just like a healthier version of jam. Mead (/ m iː d /) is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with various fruits, spices, grains, or hops.  Fido jars (like the one in the picture) are the recommended jars of  choice for fermenting as they allow gasses to escape. Stir vigorously again. Yes you can go ahead and ... that does not require any special equipment. Make as large or as small as a batch as you like. This tasty fermented garlic in honey can be used for many things, as good food and good medicine.  Once a day, tip your jar to evenly coat the berries. 2 tbsp honey or rapadura; 1/2 tsp culture starter mixed with a few tbsp water (or 2 tbsp whey) 1/4 tsp sea salt; filtered water; Method: Put the berries into a wide mouth pint size mason jar. Wipe the rim of the jar to keep it clean. Celtic sea salt ; Filtered water {this is the water filter I use} Use a wooden spoon or something else to push them down. Sterilize the jar, jar lid and fermentation weight (see note). Pour the liquid over top. whey; ¼ tsp. Once the berries get to the desired stage of fermentation, remove the weight and cover the jar. 12 oz. Place the weight on top of the berries to keep them submerged under the honey. Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. They fed this fermented juice to diabetic mice and they showed that the fermented juice significantly reduced their blood glucose levels. Honey and strawberries make a pretty divine pairing over yogurt or ice cream. Feb 12, 2020 - The little city that I live in is the "berry capital of the world". Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. Trying a test batch right now with frozen berries. I am always looking for new ways to preserve them (other than freezing, canning, or jams) and this year I have embraced my inner mad…  They are so sweet and a definite conversation starter. These look fabulous! Researchers from Montreal created a fermented blueberry juice using the bacteria that are naturally found on the skin of the fruit. Thanks for sharing! 1 cinnamon stick.  Especially if you are using a mason jar, you may like to “burp” the berries (open the lid to allow excess gasses to escape) once a day. Jun 24, 2017 - The little city that I live in is the "berry capital of the world". I cannot believe I had totally forgotten how delish some fermented stuff taste. Gently wash your blueberries and throw them into the honey-water mixture. The amounts are variable based on how much you want to make. When that water content increases, perhaps because you’ve mixed honey with water or whey, then honey ferments just fine. Honey fermented strawberries can be spooned onto just about anything from a baked goods to fresh yogurt. Place blueberries in your jar. In a heavy-bottom pot, combine all ingredients except the Honey Fermented Spiced Cranberries 2. 4.  After 3-6 days (see above) move your berries to the fridge where they will continue to ferment, but at a much slower pace. dried apricot (add water, at a rate of 3% of the weight of the honey to ensure fermentation) berries (blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, etc.) You can use any type of fresh berries from blueberries, to raspberries and even blackberries.  Place in a dark place (a cupboard works great). Can’t wait for them to be done! Â. Oh my goodness, this looks delicious! Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. It sounds amazing! If you give them a bit of time together to, shall we say, get to know each other, they’ll ferment into a probiotic treat. They are pretty delicious, I can’t get enough 🙂. Making these fermented honey cranberries is so easy that it hardly even needs a recipe! I am always looking for new ways to preserve them (other than freezing, canning, or jams) and this year I have embraced my inner mad… Cover the jar with cheesecloth and secure with rubber band. Blueberries Preserved in Honey (lacto-fermented) The little city that I live in is the "berry capital of the world". Prepare the Cranberries. That’s how we get traditional honey wines like Mead and Ethiopian T’ej. The berries need to be completely submerged under the liquid. Place blueberries in your jar. Lacto-fermented blueberries, from start to finish. I used a large piece of an apple, but you can also use a river rock that … I know fermented berries doesn’t sound like a huge crowd pleaser, but trust us, these are great. The hardest and most time-consuming part is prepping all of the garlic. I have done blueberries and loved them! Because of its high sugar content, fruit ferments much more quickly than vegetables, and can quickly turn to alcohol. The berries take on a very pleasing tart flavor that is balanced with the honey’s sweetness, plus the berries develop a slight effervescence that is uniquely appealing.  They will provide you with the highest quality honey often at a better price than the stores charge.  It needs to be raw. Megalicious treats to nourish you from the inside out, Be sure to use a quality honey for this. I know you will enjoy them 🙂 Happy fermenting! And today’s recipe is no different. Jun 28, 2019 - The little city that I live in is the "berry capital of the world". Can frozen berries be used for this recipe!  Needless to say, I spend most of my summers devouring many pounds of these little gems. Simply combine fresh elderberries in jar with raw honey. Kid Friendly Fermented Foods Recipe #2 Honey Blueberries Ingredients. Taste the berries every few days to see how they are progressing. 3. Then turn upright and loosen the lid a bit to let fermentation gases escape.  Place in a dark place (a cupboard works great). That fizzy little pop you get when biting into them is strangely satisfying. A big scoop of plain yogurt, a spoonful of lacto blue-berries, and a drizzle of honey will easily get you through until lunch. organic cane sugar , sucanat , palm sugar , raw honey , or Grade B maple syrup ; ½ tsp. Do a small batch and let me know how it works 🙂. Cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened , about 30 minutes. Using about 1 cup of water add in raw honey, starter culture & sea salt. ( Log Out /  Note how at Day 10 (completion) the blueberries are lightly bubbling as the LAB off-gas CO2 as they digest the sugars in the blueberries… We’re going to take two incredibly nutritious foods with incredibly wonderful flavors and ferment them together to make honey-fermented ginger. With cheesecloth and secure with rubber band can go ahead and... does! 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