Small, smooth silver frosted blue-black berry with a sweet juice. Use fresh on fruit and cheese platters, fruit salads. In muffins, pies, mixed with other berries in Summer Pudding.

Selection:
Sold in punnets, choose plump, firm good coloured berries. Check base of punnet for mould or spoilage.

Storage:
Store covered under refrigeration. Use as soon as possible as rapid deterioration can occur.

Preparation:
Wash and dry well on absorbent paper if necessary. 

Serving Suggestions:
Add to poached apple or pear slices top with crumble topping and bake. Wrap in a pancake and served with low-fat vanilla yoghurt.