Chokecherry Macaroons

These delicious wild berry cookies came to life during the peak of chokecherry season when we had such abundance of these mineral rich black little berries that we didn’t know what to do with them all.  Chokecherries are a common wild bush in our neck of the woods and are often overlooked as a delicious fruit available to incorporate in daily meals. We began making these macaroons as a way to store the goodness of the chokecherry’s blessings for all to share.  The berries are ripe and sweet only when the berries are jet black.  If there is a hint of red still left in the berries, you will understand why they are named chokecherry.  Once in a while even when they seem ripe, it is possible to still experience  the ‘aplude” sensation (cotton mouth).  We have found that freezing them and drying them are ways to remove the ‘choke’ from the cherry, although we prefer to use them fresh when they are in season. These chewy treats are great traveling food for outings such as skiing, biking or backpacking adventures and provide great energy with the wild flavor of the local bush.
Made with:
Local Apples
Coconut
Dates
Good Water
and Wild Chokecherries!