Cloudberries or aqpik are a fabulous northern treat! Growing very low to the ground in boggy or damp areas, cloudberries resemble raspberries or small blackberries in their shape. When they’re ripe, they turn from red to a golden amber. They are sweet but also tart and they can be turned into wonderful jams or sauces or are completely yummy just on their own.
Cloudberries love to grow in cooler climates and although it’s not impossible to do so, they have been rather resistant to cultivation. They are very delicate and do not travel well; it’s best to pick them and then use them as soon as possible.
In some areas they have been protected from commercialism. High in anti-oxidants, especially vitamin C, they are a truly complete food. And besides, they taste so good!
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Great shot Lynette. I have heard of them before, but this is the first time I have seen a photo of them. Enjoy the week. Allan
Thank you. They are very, very good. Cheers, Allan.
I’m completely unfamiliar with this fruit. I’d love to taste it.
They are delicious and can be used for sweet or for savoury dishes, too. If you ever see any do give them a try.
I did some research on healthy food in the wild. This one didn’t show up but there were so many great foods available if you know what you’re doing. Thanks for this one.
I think they are also called bakeapples, Jacqui, from the French “baie qu’appelle” (what is this berry called?). I’ve never tasted them, but the Captain knows them from Newfoundland where they also grow.
Yes, I have heard them called “bake apples.” (Strange that the name came from that French phrase – apparently no one knew what anything was called!) They grow in profusion there from what I have heard.
Yes, they grew in profusion and also, we now know, in confusion.
Haha. 🙂 We do.
So they’re more common to colder climates?
Yes, they grow well in cool, damp areas.
Thanks.
It looks that way. I don’t think they grow much out here on the coast, at least not in southern BC, but I’m thinking that I might have seen the occasional one. Apparently they are quite prolific back in Nfld.
You’re welcome. I think that one of the reasons why they are so little-known is because they are northern (smaller populations, less exposure). They also don’t lend themselves well to cultivation.
Never heard of them before. Wonderful photo, do you make jam?
I used to, but haven’t in a long time now. My retired husband has does all the cooking and baking (he’s very good at it!)
So, Lynette, are you going to pick some and make a pie?
I picked some and ate them. 🙂 I unfortunately don’t have much time to bake any more. My M does all of that right now while I’m still working.
Sounds like you’ve got things arranged just right.
For now, yes. 🙂
Even the name cloudberries sounds adorable. I’ve never seen or heard of them before, but they look beautiful and sound delicious.
They are quite pretty and the flavour is really wonderful. Hard work to get them though since they are so low to the ground. If you have a chance some time do give them a try.
I’ve had the jam – Scandinavian, I think – but had never known what they looked like! Thank you!
You’re welcome! It’s a very popular delicacy in Scandinavia (I used to visit Norway a lot) and apparently with many rules in place to protect them.
I think I had this in jam once before a few years ago. And it was so good. Never saw what they look like though. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome. It really is yummy and not quite like any other berry jams. They are also good in savoury sauces, especially with pork.
I agree that it’s good. Wow, with pork. Good idea. Never thought to do this!
It’s delicious! 🙂
Nice. I’ll have to try it sometime! 🙂