Ground Cherry Salsa Verde

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Ground Cherry Salsa Verde

Ingredients
  • 4 cups pineapple ground cherries
  • 2 small onions
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh chile pepper most of the seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lme juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash vegetables. Slice onions into 1/4 thick rings. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill on medium/ high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until outsides are browned and insides are soft. Remove from grill and allow to cool before adding to food processor.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and run the food processor until ingredients are well mixed and to desired level of chunkiness.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups pineapple ground cherries
  • 2 small onions
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh chile pepper most of the seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lme juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash vegetables. Slice onions into 1/4 thick rings. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill on medium/ high heat for approximately 10 minutes, until outsides are browned and insides are soft. Remove from grill and allow to cool before adding to food processor.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and run the food processor until ingredients are well mixed and to desired level of chunkiness.

Ground Cherry and Chamomile Jam

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Ground Cherry and Chamomile Jam

Ingredients
  • 6 cups Ground Cherries husked and washed
  • 3 cups Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups wildflower honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cups chamomile tea
Instructions
  1. Combine sugar, honey, water and lemon juice in a large heavy sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add ground cherries and simmer for about 5 minutes or until most cherries have burst open. Remove from heat and mash with a large spoon to ensure fruit is broken up.
  2. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with a parchment paper (don’t let the paper touch the fruit). Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Take two cups of fruit mixture and strain through a fine mesh strainer, using a spoon as needed to push as much liquid through as possible. Transfer strained liquid along with the unstrained fruit mixture back to the saucepan and return to a boil. Add chamomile infusion, simmer until proper consistency and can.
Ingredients
  • 6 cups Ground Cherries husked and washed
  • 3 cups Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups wildflower honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cups chamomile tea
Instructions
  1. Combine sugar, honey, water and lemon juice in a large heavy sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add ground cherries and simmer for about 5 minutes or until most cherries have burst open. Remove from heat and mash with a large spoon to ensure fruit is broken up.
  2. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with a parchment paper (don’t let the paper touch the fruit). Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Take two cups of fruit mixture and strain through a fine mesh strainer, using a spoon as needed to push as much liquid through as possible. Transfer strained liquid along with the unstrained fruit mixture back to the saucepan and return to a boil. Add chamomile infusion, simmer until proper consistency and can.
Recipe Notes

Makes 4-5 small jars

Ground Cherry and Acorn Squash Soup

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Ground Cherry and Acorn Squash Soup

Ingredients
  • 1 lb Acorn squash
  • 1/2 cup Ground Cherries dehusked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 - 1 cup red torpedo onion small dice
  • 2 tbsp cold-pressed sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Acorn Squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Split the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place on a foiled line baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes to 1 hour until the flesh is soft and can be scooped out. Measure out 1 cup squash.
  2. Ground Cherry stock: Combine the ground cherries, water and 1/4 tsp salt in a small pot. Cover with a lid and simmer about 15 minutes. Work through a fine mesh strainer.
  3. Caramelized onion: In a small pot, sweat the onion with 1/4 tsp salt and sunflower oil for about 15 minutes or until soft and dark red.
  4. To finish: In a blender, combine the 1 cup squash, ground cherry stock and caramelized onions and blend until smooth. Add maple syrup and salt to taste. You can also blend in additional squash or add liquid to adjust the flavour as needed.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Acorn squash
  • 1/2 cup Ground Cherries dehusked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 - 1 cup red torpedo onion small dice
  • 2 tbsp cold-pressed sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Acorn Squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Split the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place on a foiled line baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes to 1 hour until the flesh is soft and can be scooped out. Measure out 1 cup squash.
  2. Ground Cherry stock: Combine the ground cherries, water and 1/4 tsp salt in a small pot. Cover with a lid and simmer about 15 minutes. Work through a fine mesh strainer.
  3. Caramelized onion: In a small pot, sweat the onion with 1/4 tsp salt and sunflower oil for about 15 minutes or until soft and dark red.
  4. To finish: In a blender, combine the 1 cup squash, ground cherry stock and caramelized onions and blend until smooth. Add maple syrup and salt to taste. You can also blend in additional squash or add liquid to adjust the flavour as needed.
Recipe Notes

An aromatic squash soup for early fall…

Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce

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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin and excess fat removed
  • 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to coat lightly. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan and brown the chicken until golden on both sides.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil, shallot, red pepper, ground cherries, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic and increase heat to high until the ingredients begin to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the ground cherries have broken down.
  3. Uncover and increase the heat to high and cook for another ten minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the salt and sprinkle with flat leaf parsley, if desired.
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin and excess fat removed
  • 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Dredge the chicken in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper to coat lightly. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan and brown the chicken until golden on both sides.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil, shallot, red pepper, ground cherries, pineapple juice, vinegar, and garlic and increase heat to high until the ingredients begin to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the ground cherries have broken down.
  3. Uncover and increase the heat to high and cook for another ten minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the salt and sprinkle with flat leaf parsley, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Prep time:  10 mins | Cook time:  25 mins | Total time:  35 mins

Serves: 4-6

Gooseberry Sauce

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Gooseberry Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (200g) gooseberries topped and tailed
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
Instructions
  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter and sugar, then add the gooseberries.
  2. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Take the lid off, and if the sauce is still quite liquid, reduce for a further 5 minutes until thickened.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (200g) gooseberries topped and tailed
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
Instructions
  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter and sugar, then add the gooseberries.
  2. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Take the lid off, and if the sauce is still quite liquid, reduce for a further 5 minutes until thickened.

Gooseberry Fool

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Gooseberry Fool

Ingredients
  • gooseberries
  • sugar, to taste
  • water, just a splash
  • whipped cream
Instructions
  1. For a sweet gooseberry sauce, top and tail green gooseberries before tossing them into the pan. Add sugar, to taste, and just a splash of water to prevent the fruit from burning.
  2. Cover and cook for a few minutes. Once the juices begin to bubble, uncover and cook until the fruit has broken down.
  3. Cool the cooked gooseberries, then fold into thick custard mixed with lightly whipped cream.
Ingredients
  • gooseberries
  • sugar, to taste
  • water, just a splash
  • whipped cream
Instructions
  1. For a sweet gooseberry sauce, top and tail green gooseberries before tossing them into the pan. Add sugar, to taste, and just a splash of water to prevent the fruit from burning.
  2. Cover and cook for a few minutes. Once the juices begin to bubble, uncover and cook until the fruit has broken down.
  3. Cool the cooked gooseberries, then fold into thick custard mixed with lightly whipped cream.
Recipe Notes

A ‘berry fool’ is a desert made with fresh berries folded into sweetened whipped cream.

Gooseberry Crunch

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Gooseberry Crunch

Ingredients
Crumb Mixture
  • 1 cup (250 mL) All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter softened
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
Filling
  • 1 cup (250 mL) water
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Sugar
  • 2 tbsp (60 mL) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 4 cups gooseberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup each of flour and brown sugar, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 tsp cinnamon, mix until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the crumb mixture into a 9-inch buttered pan. Set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup each of water and sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tsp vanilla.
  5. Bring to a boil, add 4 cups fresh gooseberries and cool until thick.
  6. Pour gooseberry filling over the pressed crumb in the pan, and top with remaining crumb mixture.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Cool.
  8. Cut into squares, when cooled. Serve with your favourite topping of whipped cream, maple syrup, ice cream or all three!
Ingredients
Crumb Mixture
  • 1 cup (250 mL) All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter softened
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
Filling
  • 1 cup (250 mL) water
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Sugar
  • 2 tbsp (60 mL) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 4 cups gooseberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup each of flour and brown sugar, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 tsp cinnamon, mix until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the crumb mixture into a 9-inch buttered pan. Set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup each of water and sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tsp vanilla.
  5. Bring to a boil, add 4 cups fresh gooseberries and cool until thick.
  6. Pour gooseberry filling over the pressed crumb in the pan, and top with remaining crumb mixture.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Cool.
  8. Cut into squares, when cooled. Serve with your favourite topping of whipped cream, maple syrup, ice cream or all three!

Blueberry Sauce

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Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp corn starch dissolved in a small amount of water
Instructions
  1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
  4. Serve over pancakes or cake with a scoop of vanilla or maple walnut ice cream.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp corn starch dissolved in a small amount of water
Instructions
  1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
  4. Serve over pancakes or cake with a scoop of vanilla or maple walnut ice cream.
Recipe Notes

Makes 1 cup (250mL) of sauce

Blueberry Crisp

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Blueberry Crisp

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup white flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 cups Blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Mix flour, cinnamon and sugar. Add butter and blend until the mixture is crumbly. Add oats and nuts.
  3. Take 1/4 of the mixture and mix with the blueberries.
  4. Place blueberries in buttered baking dish. Top with crumble mixture.
  5. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes.
  6. Blueberry Crisp can be eaten hot or cold. Enjoy!
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup white flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 cups Blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Mix flour, cinnamon and sugar. Add butter and blend until the mixture is crumbly. Add oats and nuts.
  3. Take 1/4 of the mixture and mix with the blueberries.
  4. Place blueberries in buttered baking dish. Top with crumble mixture.
  5. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes.
  6. Blueberry Crisp can be eaten hot or cold. Enjoy!

Stuffed Buttercup Squash

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Stuffed Buttercup Squash

Ingredients
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 med onion
  • dried red peppers
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 lb ground steak
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tomato
  • Parmesan cheese
  • celery flakes
  • 1 cup Colby cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.
  3. Bake, cut side down, for 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, saute in butter, the onion, garlic, and dried peppers. Brown ground steak.
  5. Mix together eggs, cheeses, wheat germ, pepper, and celery flakes.
  6. Stuff squash with mixture and bake an additional 20 minutes or until done.
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 med onion
  • dried red peppers
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 lb ground steak
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tomato
  • Parmesan cheese
  • celery flakes
  • 1 cup Colby cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.
  3. Bake, cut side down, for 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, saute in butter, the onion, garlic, and dried peppers. Brown ground steak.
  5. Mix together eggs, cheeses, wheat germ, pepper, and celery flakes.
  6. Stuff squash with mixture and bake an additional 20 minutes or until done.