They have many names: serviceberries, juneberries, Sugarplums, or Shadberries, but we know them as Saskatoon berries! Wild Saskatoon berries can be found in most places around Michigan (if you know where to look). They look a little like a blueberry, and turn a deep blue/purple when they are perfectly ripe 🫐 They have a sweet, nutty flavor profile (some describe it as almondy), and can be used to make saskatoon berry pie, jam, wine, smoothies, or even dried for a snack. We decided to take these little blue Michigan gems and turn them into the Saskatoon Macaro(o)n.
Inspired by the classic French macaron, this Bon is a delicate, ganache-filled, purple-sparkled, inverted-shell masterpiece. Bite it in half to reveal the soft coconut macaron ganache, paired with the star of the show — Michigan Saskatoon berry confiture. We hope this Bon introduces the Saskatoon berry to everyone who has never heard of it before, but we hope for more than that, too. We hope that this Bon shows that a berry that we forage for and bake into pies, can also be something that is elegant, and delicate, and works seamlessly when paired with the finer things in life ✨
You might have to battle the birds when these delicious berries start to ripen, but if you're thinking of going for a forage check out this summer berry foraging article for tips! You can also make the Saskatoon part of your u-pick summer, or find them frozen year round.
