Wild Forage - Spruce Tips

Spruce tips have a bright, citrus-like flavor mixed with herbal nuances. Depending on the specific spruce species, the tips may have warm, fruity, earthy, piney or bitter undertones.

Spruce tips can be used in a variety of ways:
- Sprinkle on green or grain salads
- Add chopped spruce tips to homemade vinaigrettes
- Toss into your favorite smoothies
- Add to roasted vegetables, fish, or meat
- Make spruce tip syrup and add to sparkling water or cocktails
- Chop spruce tips and add to baked goods like shortbread or scones

Spruce tips are supposed to be a good source of magnesium and potassium, and it is said they have been used for centuries to relieve sore throat and cough symptoms.

Known Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy