The ongoing summer season is giving us a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables and among them, what stands out is mulberry. Also known as ‘shehtoot’ in Hindi, mulberries are sweet-tart fruit ranging from deep purple to red and even white colours. This fruit is a summer special bursting with juicy goodness and a hint of earthiness.
Mulberries are packed with Vitamin C, making them beneficial for the body. They are also rich in minerals and antioxidants. Apart from having it individually, you can enjoy the mulberries in a variety of recipes starting from pies to jams or smoothies and sorbets. You can enjoy its fruity flavour in dishes, making your summer season refreshing and light. Here are some of the mulberry dishes that you can try making in summer.
- Mulberry Jam
This must be your summer quintessential, capturing the essence of the season. To prepare this, you can simmer fresh mulberries with sugar and a hint of lemon juice, until they break down into a luscious spread. Spread the jam on the bread toast and swirl it into yoghurt or you can also use it as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
- Mulberry Cobbler
If you want a summer dessert, then nothing can be better than this. This dessert showcases the sweet-tart flavour of the mulberries under the buttery biscuit topping. All you need to do is toss the fresh mulberries with sugar and a little bit of cornstarch and top it with a layer of biscuit dough before you put them to bake. Bake them until golden and bubbly. For a cooling and refreshing effect, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Mulberry Sorbet
Beat the heat with refreshing mulberry sorbet. You can prepare this by blending the fresh mulberries with simple syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice until smooth. Pour in a tray and freeze it until solid. Take a bowl full of mulberry sorbet and enjoy the burst of flavour with each spoonful.
- Mulberry Salad
Make your summer salad extra fruity by incorporating mulberries. For a burst of colour and flavour, toss fresh mulberries with mixed greens, toasted nuts, crumbled cheese, and a tangy dressing of lemon juice and olive oil. The mulberries’ sweet-tart flavour beautifully pairs with peppery arugula and creamy goat cheese.
- Mulberry Smoothie
To kickstart your day on a refreshing note, indulge in a mulberry smoothie. To prepare this, blend fresh or frozen mulberries with yoghurt, banana, honey, and milk until smooth and creamy. The natural sweetness of the mulberries and the creaminess of yoghurt make it a perfect and wholesome nutritious breakfast.
- Mulberry Pie
Mulberry pies are a famous summer dessert that casts the rich flavours of mulberries. Here, fill a flaky pie crust with a mixture of fresh mulberries, sugar, and a pinch of cardamom. Bake the pie, until the filling is bubbly, and the crust is golden brown. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Mulberry Chutney
End your wholesome meal with a medley of sweetness and spiciness of mulberry chutney. You can prepare this by simmering the fresh mulberries with ginger, garlic, vinegar, and spices until it is thick and jammy. This condiment pairs well with grilled meats, cheese platters, sandwiches, and more, for a burst of flavour.