Loganberry: Encyclopedia II - Loganberry - Uses

Loganberry - Uses

Loganberries may be eaten without preparation as well as used as an ingredient in jams, pies, crumbles, fruit syrups and country wines. Loganberries, in common with other blackberry/raspberry hybrids, can be used interchangeably with raspberries or blackberries in most recipes.

A use common to Southern Ontario, Canada, and Western New York, USA, is the Loganberry Drink. While the Loganberry is primarily harvested in the Western United States, growers there were unaware that a niche market existed for a Loganberry derived drink to the east. According to local lore, the loganberry drink was developed by entrepreneurs in the late 1800's at Crystal Beach, a local summertime resort, and one time amusement park, in Southern Ontario. The drink continued to be served at the amusement park and is still produced there. The most popular commercial version is Aunt Rosie's, which is commonly enjoyed in Western New York. Aunt Rosie's is distributed by the local Pepsi Cola Bottling operation out of Buffalo and is found in local resturants and establishments. It may also be purchased in its syrup form in local supermarkets for use at home.

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