RASPBERRY EQUIVALENTS

1 Pint of raspberries weighs approximately 2/3 to 3/4 lb.  Yield: 3 or 4 servings.

RASPBERRY FUN FACTS:

   Raspberries, as well as strawberries, belong to the rose family. 

   There are over 200 species of raspberries.

   Raspberries can be four different colors, although red and black are the most common.  They can also be yellow or purple.

Raspberries are rich in Vitamin C and produce more fiber per calorie than any common fruit - even prunes.

PICKING TIPS

Best Time: Pick early in the morning when berries are still cool and the sun hasn't had time to soften them, or early evening when the sun is setting. 

How to Pick: Look under the leaves for berries. Use both hands--one hand to hold the branch, the other to pick the berries.  Pick all fully ripe berries with no green or white tips.  Handle the berries gently.  Don't pile the berries too high or bottom berries will be crushed.. Best to pick them into pint containers or flat, small boxes.

BERRY CARE AND HANDLING

Protect the berries from the sun and heat.

Remove from container and sort, removing any overripe or moldy berries.

Refrigerate (32° - 40°F) berries in loosely covered containers.  

Don't wash the berries until they are ready to be used.

Raspberry shelf life is VERY short.  They only keep for a day or two in the refrigerator.  If you don't plan to do anything with them for longer than a day, freezing them is usually the best idea.

RASPBERRY RECIPES -    Click here to see some fantastic berry recipes.

FREEZING BERRIES

Freezing is recommended for long-term storage.  All berries can be prepared with or without sugar or syrup; For freezing they should be packed in an airtight container, leaving 1-inch of head space. 

Without sugar: Frozen berries should be used within 3 months.

With sugar: Berries can be safely frozen for up to one year.  The flavor, appearance, quality and nutritional value are enhanced when sugar or other sweeteners is added.

Labeling:  Always label container with exact contents, date, and amount of sugar or other sweetener added.  Always work with small amounts of fruit and freeze immediately in coldest part of freezer.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF RASPBERRIES (1 cup serving)

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