garethstroud 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sorry to post another thread similar to some others recently, but, I found a few of these trees with these berries on, amongst some sloes and blackberries. I'm guessing they're not edible, but am curious! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 rosehip berries ............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 They look a bit like hawthorne to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garethstroud 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks. I've googled rosehip and they look similar although seem oval as opposed to these round ones. They also have 'flower heads' underneath in most of the photos, rather than a dent as in my photo. Hawthorn - haws when googled seems spot on I must say. Dare I risk it and use them in a recipe calling for haws? :sick: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RN-Rabbit-Control Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Haws mate, Perfectly edible, Definatly not rosehips though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pencoed hunter 7 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Ill check in my ray Mears book tomorrow Iv seen them in there somewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meroman 105 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 They are Haw's and edible, taste very bitter.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
essexjed 1 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 defo hawthorn berries...can also eat the leaves, taste a little nutty......enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 boil em up with sugar and cinamon ect siv out the gop boil em down some more pour over any red meat! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garethstroud 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks everyone - will pick some this weekend and try a few things. I'll let you know how things turn out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 If you are in any doubt, check the shape of the leaves, but these do look like Haw berries to me!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 They are Haws, from a Harthorn. They used to make a sweet type bisquit from them by boiling them down and letting it set, it also lasts for ages or so I beleave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,398 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Aye hawthornberries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 110% Hawthorn. yes, you can eat them, but there ain't much flash, its all seed really. Unless you're a fieldfare or a thrush i wouldn't think you will find them much use......But let us know....Cheers JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steviemann 5 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I've always thought they're a lot of effort for little gain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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