It is very common for hawthorn berries to develop white spots on their outer skin. This is the natural sucrose maturing in their skin. This is not a damaged or defective product. Hawthorn is a spiny bush or small tree. It has strong-smelling white flowers and bright red spherical fruit containing 1 to 3 nuts. The berries, or Haws, are useful for making jams, jellies, sweets and fruit leathers. They can also be used in chutneys, liquours, and wine making, and make a wonderful ketchup. Hawthorn grows in temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. These nutrient-rich berries have a tart, tangy taste and mild sweetness. They range in color from yellow to dark red. These distinctive red berries can be infused with boiling water to make a sweet, slightly sour, & tangy herbal tea.
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