Lampone Italiano
This Italian raspberry guide follows the wild Rubus idaeus fruit found in woodland clearings and mountain habitats.
- Identity
- Wild Rubus idaeus
- Habitat
- Woodland clearings and mountain vegetation
- Uses
- Jam, syrup and jelly
Wild does not mean every raspberry
The botanical guide places Rubus idaeus throughout Italy and describes dense growth in woodland openings. It also notes that the species can be cultivated. This record focuses on the wild fruit; “Italian raspberry” is not a guarantee that every marketed berry was gathered in the woods.
Trentino-Alto AdigeTry it in the kitchen
The University of Trieste documents jam, syrup and jelly uses. Our suggestion: serve a small spoonful of raspberry preserve with a plain yogurt or ricotta dessert rather than surrounding it with several stronger flavors.
