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Got a freezer full of silvans - what to do with them?

starjumper
starjumper Posts: 366 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi Everyone,

Loving the OS lifestyle!

We were given a few huge icecream tubs full of silvans last summer, bunged them in the freezer as we were busy dealing with our own gluts. Any ideas or recipies anyone? OH says no to jam as we've cupboards full of the stuff and I want my freezer back before goosgog season kicks in.

Muchos gracias!
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  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
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    Ummmmmm........ whats a silvan please? (couldn't find it on google!)
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  • starjumper
    starjumper Posts: 366 Forumite
    OH says it is a blackberry, loganberry, raspberry cross. Never seen them anywhere but his Grandmas garden in North Wales.

    You can see why I'm stumped! Thanks in advance.
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  • MrsBartolozzi
    MrsBartolozzi Posts: 6,358 Forumite
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    Nothing exciting to offer, but couldn't you use them instead of blackberries/raspberries in your fave recipe? Add them to crumbles with apples? (I do this with rasps).
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  • Aril
    Aril Posts: 1,877 Forumite
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    Could you make some type of alcoholic beverage with them? Fruit liquor that sort of thing. Add to muffins? Make a rum topf?
    Aril
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  • Icemaiden
    Icemaiden Posts: 641 Forumite
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    Silvan's are from the blackberry family but are larger than others and are a purpley black colour. I always make jams and pies with the wild blackberries I pick over the summer so sorry I'm no help at all:o I think using them to make homemade wine could be your best bet.
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  • liney
    liney Posts: 5,121 Forumite
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    Sorbet/icecream could be yummy and it's the right time of year.
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