Hawthorn Ketchup Recipe

[@Kermitthebadger]

how does it taste like?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Ah I did film that but somehow I must of left it out of my final edit 🤦‍♂️ haha. It’s got a nice balance between sweet and acid like a gastrique. In a way it’s similar to a tomato ketchup without the artificial flavours, and more of a savoury earthy taste

[@gwenno1674]

I'm so glad you've made a video on what to do with hawthorn berries! They're all over the place where i live, but while I knew they were technically edible I had no idea what to do with them. I'll have to give this a go this weekend 😊

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@nystrompalannetmaria594]

A big thank you from Sweden. I´ve hated that hedge for 7 years now. My ketchup is ready and I hope to see the bushes in another light in two weeks.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Nice one hope you enjoy it 😁

[@Ann-rk7nm]

Hi 👋 I attempted my first batch of this ketchup. I halved the recipe as I had 500grams of berries. The squishing the berries through the sieve/colander is a real labour of love 😂. I used powder forms of allspice and clove. I think it tastes great and I’m dead impressed with myself 😂 I might harvest some more and stock up my pantry 👍 Thanks for this video. 🧡

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

That’s great. Enjoy 😊

[@stuartmccloud307]

Just made a 250g batch tonight and used 2 dried Birds eye Chilli’s instead of star anise. It’s bloody lovely. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yeah it’s nice with chilli 😁

[@MikeMac1980]

I’ll be harvesting some hawthorn this week along with blackberries. Have made fruit leather with it in the past and is great for that as no other ingredients are really needed because of the pectin in them. Have eaten some of what I made 3 years later and was still good. Definitely going to try this though this year. Thanks buddy👍🏻

[@danyoutube7491]

I made some about five years ago, but I ate it all in a day or two :) It is impressive that it can last a long time though.

[@SlayerUK]

Followed this guide, but used Wiley's apple cider vinegar and some additional cayenne and it turned out lovely, cheers! amazing with pork

[@Eryri_Hideaway]

Thank you for the inspiration, I've picked the haws and now I'm going to make the ketchup ❤

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Nice let me know how it goes 😁

[@Eryri_Hideaway]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS it's so delicious. I added chilli and hickory smoked salt, oregano, thyme and sage. Today I picked another kilo and added homegrown fire chillis, ginger and garlic. Thank you once again 💚

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

You’re welcome. It definitely works with a spicy kick 😋🌶️

[@Eryri_Hideaway]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS it does! 🔥

[@Constantinului]

Thank you for sharing this recipe, brother !

[@wilts66]

Good job man. Def gonna make this one. Think I’ll turn it in to a Bloody Mary hot sauce ❤

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@christinehodge3608]

Sounds alovely recipe, l will have a go at these Hawthorn berries 😊

[@justsomebloke6784]

I was looking at all the haw berries in my hedge the other day and wondering how to use them, well, now I know what I'm doing on Saturday. Slight change as I don't enjoy star anise, so I'm going to use ginger and cardamon instead, keeping the pepper but using fresh green peppercorns. Thanks for the inspiration, and it's remarkably quick to make which is always a bonus.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yes ginger and cardamom sounds good 😋

[@hikesaroundkyoto]

Beautiful red. Looks healthy and yummy. Thank you for showing us.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@nickyrivernene5921]

That's a brilliant idea, thank you. I love flavouring plants with plants, will definitely give it a go.

[@aabbushcraft]

Defo giving this a go this weekend 👍 Thanks for the video

[@stefheartsyou]

They’re all sieves to me too. Excellent pouring skillz.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Hah thanks 😊

[@Mythographology]

Superb content

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks 😊

[@jo0ls]

Aha. I’ll get picking.

[@pierstillotson1462]

Fantastic! Thanks Lewis, I’ll definitely try that one 😃👍🏻

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@AtheistEve]

Full of vitamin C.

[@heatherthunderhawk485]

My favorite Guy!!! Thanks Mate 💚

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@vanessaevans3401]

I really want to give this a go, yum 😋

[@jackbarnes701]

Was just wondering today whether the hawthorn berries had their own recipe :) Thanks for sharing the Linden seed chocy too! Lovely little recipe 😊

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

You’re welcome 😁

[@ejfox8448]

Thankyou for sharing this. I have lots of hawthorn trees and always wondered what to do with the haws. Did you know it was also known as bread and butter many years ago.

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Nice easy recipe to follow, I've tried plumb ketchup but never hawberry.

[@vitanavitas9922]

Nice.. Also,The Hawthorn Bloody Mary sounds delicious 😋 yum

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@DirtyLesion]

made my first ever batch of this the other day, I was surprised at how tasty it is, i used apple cider vinegar for mine :) i also tried to turn a batch into pulp, to try them into dust, but even at 35 degrees that didnt work hahaha, think ill just go the traditional route of seeding and drying them whole before drying and crushing.. a tip for anyone going to make this, be careful using thin necked bottles like in the video and i used at home, if you make a particularly viscous batch itll be tough to get out haha

[@user-qg1jb8rw8e]

My health can can't tolerate nightshade foods and this sauce is something I am a tad too curious of and hope to make it soon. Thankyou

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yes definitely worth a try 😁

[@christineh8714]

Looks great. I wonder if one could replace sugar with honey for a healthier option?

[@tamsin6455]

I was wondering the same..

[@radicalcartoons2766]

Cinnamon is another sweet spice alternative to sugar.

[@nystrompalannetmaria594]

You could, but above 38°C everything good about honey will go to waste. And remember to taste it, honey is so much more sweet than sugar.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

I expect it would be fine though I’ve never tried it

[@richardlilley6274]

Thank you for sharing... Looks lovely... Wondering how it tastes???

[@danyoutube7491]

Looks great, I wonder what it tastes like :) I once made a sort of hawthorn 'leather' which had a nice flavour, though it was a faff to make because that involved removing the stones without cooking beforehand, as I recall. Do you think it would be best to use hawthorns now or would they still be alright in November/December? I've noticed that the two abundant trees behind my house seem to still have a fair number of berries on at the end of winter, though I imagine by that time they will all be below par to say the least.

[@simoncooke135]

Thanks for this, definitely trying it! ❤

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@EbbandFlow1234]

You could also add fresh tomatos into the mixture.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yes definitely 😋

[@radicalcartoons2766]

Any reason not to use half & half Haws and Rose Hips (they often grow together and are both packed with Vitamin C)?

[@silviamagda]

That would be interesting.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Rose hips would work fine in this. You could do it with just rose hips if you wanted

[@sewcanjo]

When is the best time to pick Hawthorn? Do you need to wait for frosts?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

From now through to around November time, they will stay on the tree longer but tend to get a bit mushy. I don’t find picking them after a frost makes a difference, but you can always chuck them in the freezer to simulate a frost :)

[@BewtiszLawyer]

Wonderful fruit, please show when you pick it I love it

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

I harvested them in this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TEiGV5jN-Lgsksi=w3_EvYsc8Qyx4U1W

[@taniamew]

I've picked the berries. Going to try this recipe today 😀

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Nice let me know how you get on :)

[@invokalink162]

Wow. This might make a nice addition to the store cupboard. The green tomato ketchup I made (lost tomatoes to blight this year but waste not want not!) Is delicious! Would have been useful to have a 2 min 'identifying hawthorn' segment in the vid maybe?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Green tomato ketchup is lovely 😋. I’ve done a few videos of identifying hawthorn at different stages in my foraging calendar series kzbin.info/aero/PLaeew3KGhPv-D2KpZxuv5fsxXk5is-Ic4&si=1zKMu1jjh3zmrt89

[@invokalink162]

Funnily enough, I watched the 'national trust' forage straight after so got the info! Thaaaank you! Now I'll be on the hunt for em on our weekly hikes! 😊

[@silviamagda]

Does anybody know if kids (4 years old) can eat these berries.

[@summerbreeze1955]

Thanks looks amazing x

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks 😊

[@DarylPartington]

You uploaded this about an hour after I made some Hawthorn syrup, so I went to gather a few more Hawthorn berries today. I think I'll have quarter of the amount you have here 😂

[@val6112]

Wow. I'm so gonna add Haws to my foraging❤

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

😁

[@williamfowles2940]

It looks lovely but like so many here Im wondering what it tastes like?! Wouldneed to purchase one of those huge metal 'pans'(?) you have first ,have seen them on amzn for about£40!ouch

[@ianfaulkner4828]

Thanks!

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks. Much appreciated. Lewis 😁🌱

[@joemorley6352]

Can I use honey instead of sugar?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

I’ve not tried it with honey but I expect it would be fine

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I'm curious if these berries can be eaten raw??

[@ddoherty5956]

I think they can but it's a bit Crocodile Dundee..."you can live on it, but it tastes like 💩" apparently you should avoid the seeds though. When I tried them they tasted a bit like candles ...don't ask how I know 🤣

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

@@ddoherty5956 Ok thank you!!😂😊

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yep can eat them raw. They don’t have much of a flavour. They make a decent nibble while wandering though :)

[@adamwilkinson1472]

Looks good! Wonder how much of the goodness - antioxidants especially are lost in the cooking? …does look really tasty and ketchupyyyy tho! 😁😁

[@nickyrivernene5921]

A plant based diet is high in anti oxidants whether cooked or not : )

[@e.s.lavall9219]

Some antioxidants will be destroyed by heat but not all

[@andrewbass1985]

Awesome dude, I bought some cyder vinegar last year with the intentions of making haw ketchup but never got round to it, Will definitely give it a go this year, Also what is your take on haw and BlackBerrie jam Is it Worth it?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yes would make a good jam. Blackberries are low in pectin but plenty of haw berries will help it set. I like a good autumn hedgerow jam with blackberry, damson, rosehip, hawberry and crab apple

[@andrewbass1985]

Thanks for the reply I usually make a BlackBerry and apple jam but will definitely consider adding haw berries to it this time, damson Is a great Shout but unfortunately they never seem to make it to the cooking process as I eat them all beforehand 🤣

[@ArtichokeHunter]

Could this be canned?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Yes it could be :)

[@natureisallpowerful]

I'm not sure about this one mate I think it's a step too far for me. However I've never tried it . Been busy making elderberry and blackberrie cordial and doing a nutella with the hazelnuts.

[@TheLewylew]

It would be worth figuring out what you lose when washing them in water. Because they are are in the air. I'd imagine you'll lose more nutrients than dirt. If they have any water soluble nutrients, you can lose them by washing them. Food for thought.

[@anguillaanguila7255]

what does it taste like >

[@silviamagda]

Check the first comment.

[@alisonrittener5606]

No white sugar!! Poison. Use honey instead😊

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

I agree it is poison, but honey is no better unless you’re using pure honey which is far too expensive to use in the amounts you’d need for this. The cheap honey that supermarkets sell are mostly diluted with cheap sugar syrup. I find it better just to realise anything containing sugar is unhealthy and just eat it in small amounts

[@nicklock8929]

Anyone else getting lots of white worms in there’s? Maybe I got a bad tree.

[@graemedevine9651]

It's a shame Tesco's doesn't sell Haw berries or we could just go to work a bit more to buy them, that's the insanity happening today.