Manzanita

Arctostaphylos glauca, A. manzanita

fruit · infusion

Small dry apple-like berries soaked in cold water for a tangy “cider”, or ground into flour.

Origin

California and Mexico

Where to find it

In the chaparral of California and Baja California; Californian gardeners plant it for its red bark.

Season (United States)

June to August · grows in your region

Preparation

The berries are crushed without breaking the seeds, covered with cold water for a few hours, then strained; the hard seeds are thrown away.

Did you know?

Its Spanish name means “little apple”.