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JacqPDJ
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chokecherry syrup
7/9/2018 at 5:03 PM

Looking to buy homemade chokecherry syrup. Anyone have any leads!
don brown
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don brown
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Chokecherry season
7/9/2018 at 6:47 PM

Not sure about all areas but choke cherries still seem to be a few weeks off. There might be the odd person that does have some, but if it's like our place it dissapears quickly.
Flutterby

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Flutterby
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7/9/2018 at 8:07 PM

They are still green in our area.
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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chokecherry syrup
7/9/2018 at 9:52 PM

Man, I sure wish I could pick some chokecherries!! We grew up on the stuff out at the farm.

Lots of the fruits seem a week or two late this year.
Adam

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Adam
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Cherries
7/9/2018 at 10:38 PM

Not chokecherries but a sample off of our Evans was already edible yesterday. Another week or two and should hopefully be able to slide in and pick them at best-case scenario before fruit flies (maybe?) show up. Not sure if exactly what you’d be looking for but they do make a nice syrup. Ours isn’t quite at full maturity yet but a full sized tree usually produces a ton.... if these might do the trick for you it wouldn’t hurt to put a wanted ad up now to get dibs on any tree whose owner doesn’t have plans for!
OutinBrandon

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OutinBrandon
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Farmer’s Market
7/10/2018 at 5:08 PM

Might it appear eventually at a farmer’s market here in town?

I have never had syrup but love choke cherries. Sounds like it could be a small business venture for someone with some bushes.

I would buy some.

Abbysmum
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Abbysmum

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cherries

7/10/2018 at 6:07 PM

Adam said "
Not chokecherries but a sample off of our Evans was already edible yesterday. Another week or two and should hopefully be able to slide in and pick them at best-case scenario before fruit flies (maybe?) show up. Not sure if exactly what you’d be looking for but they do make a nice syrup. Ours isn’t quite at full maturity yet but a full sized tree usually produces a ton.... if these might do the trick for you it wouldn’t hurt to put a wanted ad up now to get dibs on any tree whose owner doesn’t have plans for!
"

I'm not sure your cherries would work the same. Chokecherries remind me more of saskatoons (although not as sweet - ha ha ha that's an understandstatement!), but are a deep, deep, deep purple that stains absolutely everything.

While we're on the topic, I also miss pincherry jelly.

JacqPDJ
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JacqPDJ
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thanks folks
7/10/2018 at 7:14 PM

Perhaps in a few weeks when they’re ready there might be more leads! I’m wanting to purchase some already made so if anyone sees some please post thanks
Babar
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Babar
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Chockcherry syrup and jelly
7/10/2018 at 11:58 PM

Tender cuts on 18th street has some of both.
Rather expensive but if you're willing to pay they do have some. The syrup was $8.00 for think approx 500ml bottle, but sure its good and is made in Manitoba. Check it out.
pattylp
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pattylp
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Facebook
7/11/2018 at 7:46 AM

If you watch the buy and sell sites on Facebook you will often see jams and jellies available. Try a post there.
mommyof4
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mommyof4
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Tons at our place
7/13/2018 at 2:13 PM

But all still very green. Make jam and syrup every year. (Maybe I just found myself a side job) lol
Flutterby

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Flutterby
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Chokecherries
7/13/2018 at 4:17 PM

If anyone wants the berries to do up themselves, I will pick them for you. Just pm me and I will contact you when they are ready.
thirsty
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thirsty
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7/16/2018 at 12:13 AM

Edited by thirsty, 2018-07-16 00:15:15
thirsty
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thirsty
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Syrup
7/16/2018 at 12:14 AM

Sent you a p.m.
thirsty
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thirsty
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Still
7/16/2018 at 12:16 AM

Have a couple of jars from last fall. Also some jellies.

achuckrey
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achuckrey

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.:.

7/16/2018 at 10:46 AM

OutinBrandon said "Might it appear eventually at a farmer’s market here in town?

I have never had syrup but love choke cherries. Sounds like it could be a small business venture for someone with some bushes.

I would buy some. "

How can you love raw chokecherries? They are so bitter. They definitely make great syrup and jelly.