Montana growers are excited about honeyberries (or haskaps), with good reasons, and want to share them with you. These berries offer exceptionally high antioxidant content, particularly a large amount of anthocyanins — even more than blueberries — giving them a deep blue color and a sweet-tart taste often described as a blend of raspberry and blueberry. Their tiny soft seeds are easily eaten with the fruit.

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History

​Honeyberries/haskaps grow so well in Montana soils that MSU studies it as a crop of great local economic potential. Their remarkable cold hardiness allows them to thrive in harsh climates. They are better known in countries like Poland, Siberia, Japan (where the name haskap comes from), and Canada. They have an early fruiting season and a high yield potential. Improved varieties make us eager to grow and share them.

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Unique Flavor Profile

Honeyberries are tart and sweet, generally considered a cross between blueberries and raspberries, with some perceiving notes of other fruits like elderberry, pomegranate, and plum.

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Local Montana Superfood

• Honeyberries contain significantly more antioxidants than most other fruits, including blueberries, due to their high levels of anthocyanins, polyphenols, and bioflavonoids.

• The primary anthocyanin in haskaps is called cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G), which is considered to have potent health benefits such as increasing a chemical called nitric oxide, which can lead to dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen and nutrient delivery.

• A recent Northumbria University study found that honeyberries can improve athletic performance and recovery rates.

• They are a good source of dietary fiber.

 

Great in Food, Beverages, Supplements

They can be eaten raw, used in baked goods, in beverages, or made into jams and sauces.

• Juice, smoothies, lemonade, kombucha, cider.

• Baked goods: delicious pies, tarts, crumbles, muffins, brownies; a great substitute for huckleberries.

• Jams, syrups, sauces, glazes for meat and fish.

• Haskap wine? Very tasty, and becoming sought out.

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Versatile Ingredient for Pairing

They pair well with both sweet and savory dishes.

• Dairy: jam/cheese on bread, ice cream shakes

• Other fruit: especially blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, citrus, apples, and even kiwis.

• Quick, easy combos: honeyberry/raspberry lemonade or sangria. Amazing!

• Let us know how you pair it!

 

Harvest Time Late June to Late August

Montana honeyberries/haskaps are one of our earlier berries, picked in late June to late August, give or take a few weeks.

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Available Year Round

Whether fresh or frozen, Montana berry growers have supplies available until we sell out, but we often have frozen supplies all year.

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Why buy our locally grown berries?

• Best berries around. Our soils and climate help produce premium quality berries.

• Wonderful taste and health benefits.

• You directly support local growers. Our members run family-owned businesses and greatly appreciate you.

• You help create jobs and the region grows stronger. Our whole community benefits.

 

Honeyberry/Haskap Recipes and More Info

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Thank you for buying our berries.