Cornell Cooperative Extension

Monroe County
Juneberries

Juneberries on the bush

Juneberry U-Pick

What are Juneberries - also called the Saskatoons in mid-western Canada and the Serviceberry in Pacific West.

Juneberries are dark, purple berries slightly larger than blueberries but little firmer. The flavor has a hint of apple and cherry mix and tiny seeds inside have a hint of almond essence. 

They have many health benefits! Having less water content then blueberries, they pack more fiber, protein, calcium, vitamins and antioxidants. They are used for pies and jams but they are healthiest when eaten fresh. They can also be frozen for consumption in winter months. If you have a dehydrator, you can also dry them and use them in your granola throughout the year.    

They are easy to pick since you don't have to bend and they add up quickly in the harvest container. Here are the berry U-Pick farms to get your Juneberries:

Contact

Jarmila Haseler
Agriculture and Food System Educator
jh954@cornell.edu
(585) 753-2565

Last updated July 2, 2021

Local Food Guide

Anything you do with blueberries you can do with Juneberries

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Juneberry Muffins

Muffin, Blueberry, Baked, Snack, Fresh, Food, Sweet

Ingredients: (Makes 12 muffins)

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup low fat (1%) milk
¼ cup canola oil
3 egg whites
1 cup Juneberries fresh or frozen, thawed and drained

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.
3. In a small bowl, beat milk, oil and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just to moisten.
4. Fold in berries and spoon batter into 12 well-greased or
paper-lined muffin cups.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Source: Adapted from Eat Smart New York!