Often confused with the blueberry due to its
close resemblance, huckleberries are a wild blue-black berry. Although
very similar in taste, the big difference is the seeds within the
huckleberry that give it a crunchy texture when fresh and its thicker
skin. The flavor is a little more tart than blueberries, with an intense
blueberry flavor. Huckleberries are not cultivated commercially, so you
will have to find them in the wild. The entire fruit is edible...no need
to remove the seeds. Huckleberries can be used interchangeably in most
blueberry recipes, so if you find yourself with a huckleberry harvest,
just choose a blueberry recipe and give it a whirl. Huckleberry season
is normally from June through August. To harvest a large quantity,
spread a clean cloth on the ground and shake the plant; ripe fruits will
drop onto the cloth. Store at temperatures just above freezing with high
humidity.
