With a limited shelf life – mulberries last only a few days in the fridge – you’ll need to consume them fairly quickly. So, if you’ve gobbled down half a bowl but still have more mulberries than you know what to do with, you’re in the right place. Here, you’ll find 10 magnificent mulberry recipes.
Mulberries: Fun Facts
There’s nothing more special than a big bowl of mulberries. It doesn’t happen too often – mulberries have a fairly short season and you don’t generally find them in the supermarkets. But when it does, these richly-coloured berries are always popular.
They come from a fast-growing tree that thrives in a range of climates, and in Spring you’ll see backyard trees dripping with mulberries.
Mulberries have great nutritional value – they contain a decent amount of fibre, are particularly rich in vitamin C and iron and also contain vitamin K1, potassium and vitamin E.
The leaves of the mulberry tree are also the only food that silkworms eat!
A classic mulberry recipe. Mulberry Pie combines sweet, stewed mulberries with a flaky pastry.
Served warm with ice cream, it’s really hard to beat Mulberry Pie.
Make the pie – and get the recipe here.
Enjoy your mulberries in a refreshing liquid form!
There’s more to this mulberry juice than just the liquid from the berries, so check out what little extras you need to add to enjoy this juice.
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Mulberry season coincides with warmer weather, the perfect time to also enjoy ice cream.
Combine the two with this easy mulberry ice cream recipe which requires just 6 ingredients andn 20 minutes of your time.
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Why not add some mulberries to your salad? This colourful salad is as simple as it is wonderful and colourful.
Add it to your warmer weather menu.
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Make mulberry season last for weeks longer with this mulberry syrup recipe.
Such a versatile way to enjoy that tangy mulberry flavour, you can use the syrup on ice cream, pancakes, crepes, yoghurt and more.
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This mulberry crumble cake recipe is a simple way to transform your mulberry haul into a delightful dessert.
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This dessert combines the tang of mulberries with zesty orange flavours and a sweet pecan streusel topping.
Absolutely lovely and so quick to make.
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Preserve your mulberries with this simple jam recipe and enjoy mulberries into the weeks and months ahead.
Spread it on toast for a great start to the day, add it to your jam drop recipe or add it to a sponge sandwich.
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Such a pretty and tasty way to enjoy mulberry season.
These pastries can be prepared in minutes and will be a popular addition to the breakfast table.
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I’m sure you’ll agree that these recipes give you a great start in deciding how to use those leftover mulberries.
Do you know another great way to enjoy mulberries that isn’t listed here?
Add your idea or mulberry recipes in the comments below!