Wild berries

Lingonberry

Late summer–autumn (August–October) Wild berries

Lingonberries are small, tart red berries that grow on heaths and in coniferous forests. They are a classic accompaniment to game and meatballs in Nordic cuisine. Lingonberries are naturally rich in benzoic acid, making them almost self-preserving.

Find it in nature

Heathlands, coniferous forests and bogs with acidic soil

Nordjylland

Thy Nationalpark · Vildmosen

Heaths and bogs with acidic soil

Vestjylland

Hedeområderne

Heaths and coniferous forests with peaty soil

Østjylland

Silkeborg-skovene · Vrads Sande

Coniferous forests and heaths with acidic ground

Recipes with Lingonberry

Assorted mushrooms and lingonberries

I have elsewhere in the book described how I once saw a dish in a cookbook that opened a new world for me. This is my version of the same dish.

Easy 20 min

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