Raspberry
Log in to view pricesGrowing raspberry bushes is a great way to make your own jellies and jams. They are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber. Research also indicates antioxidant and antiproliferative (chemopreventative) effects may be associated with the fruit.
Varieties:
- Heritage, Latham + Nova (Zones 3-8)
- Coho (Zones 4-8)
- Caroline + Glencoe (Zones 4-9)
- Meeker (Zones 5-8)
- Fall Gold (Zones 5-9)
- Williamette (Zones 5-10)
Care Instructions
Raspberry bushes prefer sunshine, so they should be planted in an area that gets 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. Raspberries prefer a sandy loam soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil should be well-draining and have a pH of about 5.8-6.5. Ensure that you water the bushes regularly. You will also need to prune raspberries as part of their care. Summer raspberries should be pruned twice a year. You will want to prune the growing raspberry bushes in the spring and right after you harvest the fresh berries.
Recipe
Raspberry Recipe
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Raspberry Crumble Bars
Ingredients (Raspberry Filling):
2 1/2 cups raspberries
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup white sugar
1 lemon for juice
Ingredients (Crumble Layer):
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups melted butter
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix raspberries, sugar, flour, cornstarch + lemon juice.
3. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, melted butter + salt into a crumble-like mixture.
4. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Arrange raspberry layer on top of baked bottom layer. Sprinkle with remaining crumble + bake an additional 25-30 minutes.
