Black Spruce, Sprout

What are black spruce sprout?

Black spruce is a widely known tree that dots Quebec's forests, particularly in the northeast. This ingredient rich in vitamin C can be prepared in a thousand ways, including herbal tea, but also to flavour dishes. Some grind the sprouts into a powder to incorporate into homemade bread dough.

It is an essential ingredient for producing "spruce beer", a drink that can easily be made at home. Indeed, it is enough to boil the sprouts in water by incorporating molasses, sugar, yeast, etc. Several traditional recipes exist online.

What does black spruce taste like?

Its young shoots are excellent in infusion, bringing freshness, lemony and resinous notes. This thirst-quenching drink is very representative of this conifer, providing a pleasant fragrance of zinc.

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