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11 Ways to Use Raspberries That Will Make You Happy to Grow Them

Gardening Guide: Raspberries Rule! Gardening Guide

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11 Ways to Use Raspberries That Will Make You Happy to Grow Them

Planning to grow raspberries? Then you'll need at least a few ways to use raspberries, so they don't take over your garden.

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

Raspberries are somewhat of a forbidden fruit, in that once you grow them, expect to grow more and more of them every year. That’s not so bad if you have several ways to use raspberries. And if you don’t?

Raspberries are what you might refer to as a welcome but overwhelming guest. You’ve likely had these guests in your home. They help you cook and clean up, and they’re generally pleasant. But they also have a habit of rearranging your shelves while you’re at work and putting the dishes away in the wrong places.

That’s the thing with raspberries. Once you have raspberries, you’ll have them forever, but they’re undoubtedly one of the tastiest invasive berry bushes, that’s for sure!

To keep more of those raspberries on your plate and in your home, rather than in the bellies of your local critters, here are a few fun ways to use raspberries.

ways to use raspberries

11 fun and tasty ways to use raspberries from your garden

1. Make jam or jelly with them. Raspberries make a great base for homemade jams and jellies thanks to the high amount of pectin in them, so why not turn them into preserves? The sweet-tart flavor makes for a fantastic jam that can be used on everything from toast to ice cream. 

2. Add them to your salads. Raspberries are great for adding a burst of flavor and color to any salad. Try topping your next salad with some raspberries, or mix them in for an extra sweet kick of flavor. Try our Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad.

3. Create a raspberry smoothie. Raspberry smoothies are easy to make and incredibly delicious. Simply blend frozen raspberries with yogurt, milk, and any other desired ingredients until smooth and creamy.

4. Make a raspberry pie. Raspberries make a great filling for tarts or pies—especially when combined with a bit of sugar and some thickener such as cornstarch or tapioca starch.

5. Create a raspberry-infused simple syrup. Making your own simple syrups is a great way to add flavor to any dish or cocktail. To make raspberry simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water with some fresh raspberries in a saucepan. Simmer until the raspberries have burst and the liquid has taken on their color and flavor. Strain and store for up to a month in the refrigerator. 

6. Add them to baked goods. Raspberries are great for cakes, muffins, scones, and so much more! Add some fresh or frozen raspberries to your next baking project for added flavor and texture. For example, try our Raspberry Streusel Bars.

7. Create a natural food dye. You can use raspberries to make a natural food dye for frostings, jellies, and other treats. Blend the berries with some water and strain out the liquid until you have a vibrant pink color. 

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Raspberry vinaigrette

8. Make raspberry vinaigrette. Raspberries can make an excellent base for homemade salad dressings, especially when combined with some oil, vinegar, and spices. The tartness of the raspberries helps balance out the other flavors in the dressing for a delicious result. Try our Raspberry Vinaigrette recipe.

9. Add them to your yogurt. Raspberries make a great addition to yogurt. Top plain or flavored yogurt with fresh raspberries, and you’re good to go! Or add some granola to make it a parfait!

10. Drink raspberry leaf tea. It’s not just the raspberries you can use; you can pick the leaves too. Red raspberry leaf tea is a powerful tonic that has been suggested as an effective way to boost fat metabolism and aid in weight loss. To make raspberry tea, simply steep 1 cup of dried raspberry leaves in hot water for 10 minutes. You can also add some fresh raspberries for added flavor.

11. Make raspberry coulis. If you believe everything tastes better with raspberries—and who doesn’t?—you’ll want this sauce in your recipe repertoire. Raspberry coulis, or sauce, can be poured over chocolate cakes, lemon tarts, ice cream, or pound cake. Try drizzling it over oatmeal, yogurt, baked brie, or other fruits! It keeps in the fridge for about a week and freezes beautifully. When life gives you an abundance of raspberries, make coulis!

Raspberries With the right ingredients, there are endless ways to use raspberries in your kitchen! Whether you’re making jam, baking a pie, or just adding them to your favorite dishes, raspberries make for an excellent addition. With so many ways to enjoy them, you’ll never run out of ideas for ways to use raspberries and take advantage of all that raspberry goodness. Enjoy!

Have you thought about growing raspberries and just don’t know where to start or what to expect? Or maybe you’re wondering what kind of environment they need to thrive? Be sure to take a look at the Raspberries Rule! Gardening Guide, where you can learn all about growing and caring for this beautiful garden jewel!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Raspberry Plants
  • A Word About Varieties of Raspberry Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Raspberries from Bare Root or Tissue Culture Plants
  • Growing Raspberries in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Raspberry Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Raspberries
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Raspberry Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Raspberry Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Raspberry Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Raspberry Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Raspberry Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Raspberry Patch
  • Root Rot on Raspberry Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Phytophthora Root Rot
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Raspberries
  • 11 Ways to Use Raspberries That Will Make You Happy to Grow Them
  • Plant Profiles

  • Heritage Raspberries
  • Cascade Delight Raspberries
  • Anne Raspberries
  • Raspberry Shortcake Raspberries
  • Boyne Raspberries
  • Brandywine Raspberries
  • Recipes

  • Raspberry Custard Crumble
  • Chicken Thighs with Raspberry-Balsamic Sauce
  • Raspberry Ricotta Cake
  • Raspberry Streusel Bars
  • Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad
  • Easy Raspberry Coulis
  • Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Raspberry Fool
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Raspberries
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Raspberries
  • Resources about Raspberries
  • Raspberry Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Raspberries Rule! Gardening Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Raspberries

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