Myrtle

Myrtus communis

fruit · spice

Resinous blue-black berries, steeped in alcohol for Sardinian mirto, or dried like juniper berries.

Origin

Mediterranean (Sardinia, Corsica)

Season (United States)

November to January

Preparation

The dried berries are lightly crushed and used like juniper, five or six per dish, in a sauce or with meat.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Sardinia, roast suckling pig is stuffed with myrtle branches.