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Raspberries

Raspberries have a sweet-tart flavor, adding brightness in desserts, jams, smoothies, and as a fresh snack, while also offering potential health benefits like supporting heart health due to their high fiber and antioxidant content. They are also notably low in calories. From golden and crimson to black, the rich colors of raspberries also often add appeal to recipes.

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Local Montana Superfood

  • High fiber content: significant dietary fiber per serving, aid digestion and promote regularity.

  • Antioxidant rich: they contain a high amount of antioxidants, including anthocyanins, which contribute to their vibrant color and potential health benefits, such as combatting oxidative stress, regulate cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

  • Low calorie count: despite their sweetness, raspberries are relatively low in calories.

  • Blood sugar control: due to their low sugar content, they may be beneficial for managing blood sugar levels.

  • Raspberries boast 2.7 grams of protein per cup.

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Great in Food, Beverages

  • Fresh eating: enjoyed alone as a snack.

  • Desserts: incorporated into cakes, pies, tarts, and pastries, or simply paired with chocolate.

  • Jams, jellies, and preserves.

  • Smoothies and yogurt

  • Salad toppings: used as a fresh, brightening addition for salads

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Versatile Ingredient for Pairing

Raspberries go with sweet and savory flavors.

  • Raspberries naturally harmonize with other berries like honeyberries/haskaps, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.

  • Raspberry and chocolate, a classic combination.

  • Citrus: the tartness of citrus fruits like lemon, lime, and orange can complement the sweetness of raspberries.

  • Herbs: they pair well with certain herbs like mint, thyme, basil, and even bay leaves.

  • Spices like chili peppers, ginger, and cinnamon

  • Nuts: especially almonds and hazelnuts.

  • Other fruits: apricots, peaches, plums, and rhubarb also make good complements.

  • Raspberries can even be used in savory dishes, like with tomatoes, basil, or even in a ceviche.

  • Craft beer: raspberries are assertive fruits that hold their own in beer.

  • Wine: ever try golden raspberry wine? Delicious

  • They are great in margaritas, martinis (like the French Martini), mimosas, and even spritzers or cocktails with gin, vodka, or rum.

  • Let us know how you pair it!

 

Harvest Time Mid-July to Mid-October

Fresh Montana raspberries are picked in mid-July to mid-October, 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.

 

Raspberry Recipes and More Info

 

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Thank you for buying our berries.


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