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Dewberry

Rubus caesius (European), various Rubus species (American) Allergen-Free
Dewberry

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine North American, European
  • Seasonality Late Spring|Early Summer
  • Source Dewberry plant

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Definition

A low-growing, thorny bramble fruit, related to blackberries, known for its sweet-tart flavor and juicy texture.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Tart, Berry
TextureJuicy, Tender, Small seeds
AromaFruity, Slightly earthy
AcidityMed

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 144g (1 cup)
Calories43 kcal
Total Fat0.5g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1.4g
Total Carbohydrate9.6g
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars5g
Calcium25mg
Iron0.6mg
Potassium160mg

Chef’s Secret

Freeze fresh dewberries flat on a tray before transferring to a bag to prevent clumping, preserving their individual structure.

Substitutions

Best Match

Blackberry

1:1

Closest in flavor, appearance, and culinary use, especially for baking and jams.

Raspberry

1:1

Good for tarts and desserts; slightly more tart and delicate texture.

Loganberry

1:1

Hybrid berry, offers a similar sweet-tart profile with a slightly different color.

Boysenberry

1:1

Similar large, juicy berry profile, excellent for pies and preserves.

Buying Guide

Look for plump, uniformly colored berries; avoid bruised or moldy fruit.

Flavor Pairings

Cream mint lemon chocolate goat cheese.