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In Ontario, "nannyberry" is Viburnum lentago. The berries are like small,
bland, soft, very low density dates. I don't think they have enough juice
for jelly or jam although they might be useful in a mixture.

Doug Woodard
St. Catharines, Ontario


> Jim's talking about a species of Viburnum, usually V. prunifolium.
> Grown a lot for landscaping.  The berries are sweet, with a flavor that
> makes me think of figs.
> -Lon Rombough
> Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at
> http://www.bunchgrapes.com  Winner of the Garden Writers Association
> "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003.
> On Dec 29, 2006, at 7:46 AM, Naomi wrote:
>
>
> LOL sorry.. Nanny berries are what we call what comes out of the rear
> end of a goat.  Never considered making jelly out of it.
> Naomi
>  
>
> From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
> [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Fruth
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 8:43 AM
> To: NAFEX
> Subject: [NAFEX] Nannyberry
>  
>     How is Nannyberry for making jelly/jam?  How is its flavor?  Thanks.
>  
> Jim Fruth
>   Brambleberry Farm
> Pequot Lakes, MN  56472

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