Traditional Harvesting and Gathering Practices
Harvesting and gathering in the bush is an important Haudenosaunee tradition that connects people to the land and its natural resources. It involves collecting what nature provides, such as nuts, berries, plants, and other materials for food, medicine, and everyday use. In this lesson, students will learn about different trees and bushes and the nuts they produce.
Recipes
Browse these recipes that include seasonal foods harvested in the autumn.
Mixed Berry Wild Rice Stuffed Baked Apples
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 4 gala apples
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut apples in half, top to bottom; remove the core and seeds.
- Place flat side down on a baking sheet; place in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Mix together the berries and the sugar in a separate bowl; set aside.
- Remove the apples and flip them over.
- Mix the wild rice and the berries together; add 1/2 cup of the maple syrup.
- Divide the wild rice mixture into four equal parts; place each part on top of the apples.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup of maple syrup over each apple; serve.
Ginger Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup clean, washed wild ginger root, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- Steam the ginger until tender (approximately 20 minutes).
- Mix the sugar with 1 cup water in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil until all the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the ginger root to the liquid; boil for 30 minutes.
- Separate the roots from the syrup using a strainer. Let the roots air-dry on a baking sheet or cooling rack for 24 hours.
- Bottle the syrup until needed.
