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The caperberry is the flower bud of Capparis Spinosa, a Mediterranean shrub, cultivated for its buds. The caperberry resembles a large grape with white stripes, or actually more like a teeny tiny watermelon. It has a much less intense flavor than a caper. They are preserved in water, vinegar, and salt. The caperberry can be eaten like an olive. In fact, it can make an interesting alternative in a martini. Use these crunchy, mildly, tangy caperberries in salads, antipasto, or tapas.
Like capers? You'll love caperberries!
By Lizard
from Kansas on 11/21/2007
from Kansas on 11/21/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Unique, Vegetarian
Best Uses:
Cooking, Gift, Snack
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Caperberries are a wonderful condiment. Use to garnish dry martinis, in salads and my favorite is adding them to chicken scallopini.
An alternative to olives
By Andifem from Edgewater, FL on 8/19/2007
from Edgewater, FL on 8/19/2007
Pros:
Crunchy, Flavorful, Unique, Vegetarian
Best Uses:
Cocktails, Cooking, Snack
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I love snacking on these but they are also great added to martinis instead of olives. The stems make them easy to handle.