Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) is an invasive plant, native to Japan, Korea and China. This is what it looks like right now with its red prickly stems and leaves that have white undersides. It grows all over up here in the mountains.

Soon there will be luscious berries. Ruby red. Last year many were collected. They’re best eaten right away since they’re very delicate but some were set aside to be made into a syrup and frozen in order to make a delightful treat.

This morning I whipped up some cream, slowly poured some of that syrup in and churned it up in the ice cream freezer. Tonight after dinner we’ll have Wineberry sherbet. Mmmmmm!