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How to Process Nannyberries

How to process nannyberries into a puree for cooking. Makes roughly 5 cups.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5.5 cups
Author: Alan Bergo

Equipment

  • 1 Food mill
  • 1 Pot for cooking the fruit
  • 1 Handblender

Ingredients

  • 10 cups frozen or fresh nannyberries
  • 7 cups water

Instructions

  • Wash and clean the fruit, then put into a pot with the water and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Smash the fruit or pulse with a handblender to break them up.
  • Pass the mixture through a sieve or food mill to extract the pulp.
  • You can add a little extra water to the pulp and put it through the food mill a second time to get as much as possible.
  • At this point I like to put the fruit puree in a highspeed blender for a smooth texture, but you don't have to.
  • Put the puree into a wide pan and bake at 300 F, whisking occasionally until thickened, about 30 minutes. I like to add a pinch of salt and sugar or maple syrup as a preservative.
  • Transfer the puree to a container and freeze until needed, or It will hold in the fridge for a week. Use the puree in baked goods, quick breads, and other desserts.

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Notes

You can make the puree with frozen or fresh fruit.