Yesterday, we shared our best berry desserts--cobblers, crumbles, cakes, and more. The recipes mostly call for blueberries and other stalwarts of the berry world, but their lesser-known cousins can add a delicious new dimension to desserts. Here are three of our favorite regional varieties. Look for them at farmers' markets or in the wild.
This raspberry-blackberry descendant combines the sweetness of the former with the tang (and looks) of the latter. Find it in Oregon and the South.
Try it in a recipe: Buttermilk Cake
Reminiscent of a blueberry, this wild fruit is a touch more astringent and has a wonderfully concentrated flavor. Look for it in Michigan and in the Northwest.
Try it in a recipe: Crumble Pie
Keep an eye out for the Persian black variety of this delicate, juicy berry, which tastes surprisingly similar to a grapefruit. It's a California favorite.
Try it in a recipe: Prosecco Gelee