The strawberry tree berry sauce is a very quick recipe. With a small amount of this sweet and sour cream, vegetable meatballs or (vegan) cheese will take on a pleasant flavor and feel like you’re in a restaurant. A great way to enjoy this small fruit, often forgotten, that ripens in the autumn cold and is also called tree strawberry, sea cherry, or albatra.
HARVEST period of #strawberry tree berries: from late October to December.
The strawberry tree is also called “Garibaldi’s plant” because in autumn it resembles the colors of the Italian flag, showing green leaves, white flowers, and red ripe fruits at the same time.
RECIPES with winter season fruits
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 1 Minute
- Portions: 25 g of sauce
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Wellness
- Seasonality: Autumn
- Energy 25.61 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.03 (g) of which sugars 4.54 (g)
- Proteins 0.18 (g)
- Fat 0.00 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.00 (g)
- Sodium 387.73 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 25 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Strawberry Tree Berry Sauce
- 0.88 oz strawberry tree berries (4-5 fruits)
- 1 tsp vinegar (apple or wine)
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 pinch salt (and if desired, a pinch of cinnamon)
For a sweet version like a spreadable jam, replace the vinegar with lemon juice.
Strawberry Tree Berry Sauce
Rinse the strawberry tree berries under running water, then cut them in half and remove the hard base of the stem.
Place them in a small pan, add the salt, sugar, and vinegar.
Gently heat everything and mash with a spoon for just a few minutes.
If the graininess of this sauce is not appreciated, before serving it can be passed through a strainer.
This sweet and sour sauce is perfect to accompany any main course: vegetable meatballs, fresh and aged cheeses, tofu, fish, or meat roasts.
STORAGE
The strawberry tree berry sauce can be kept for a maximum of 3 days in the refrigerator inside an airtight container or covered with cling film.
Trivia
How much does a kilo of strawberry tree berries cost?
The cost of strawberry tree berries can vary depending on the place of purchase, availability, and quantity purchased. The price per kg is around 4 euros.
What can be made with strawberry tree fruits?
The fruits of the strawberry tree can be eaten fresh or used to prepare jams, preserves, candied fruits, syrups, drinks, liqueurs, vinegar, sauces, dressings, ice creams, and sorbets. Their slightly tart flavor makes them suitable for a variety of sweet and savory dishes.
How many strawberry tree berries can you eat per day?
The amount depends on personal preferences and individual tolerance.
The strawberry tree berry is a fruit with many properties, but it should be noted that it is rich in alkaloids and in predisposed individuals, excessive consumption can cause slight stomach upset or a state of intoxication.
