Spanish for chokecherry, Capulín is named for the bushes that grow in the area. They are very tart and very tiny berries.
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My mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law each have a few in their yards and can crank out the chokecherry jelly like nobody’s business.
I had not ever tried Chokecherry Jelly before meeting my husband. Now, I can’t think of life without it!
The growing season is very short here. That means it will be a few months before we see any chokecherries but you can bet they will be harvested in the fall and made into the best jelly in the world.
Morrow Family Ranch 
I would love to try some, never had it, unless it is called something else in Houston.
Next time you are here for a visit!
Yum, we made Chokecherry syrup for pancakes as a kid on the SK prairies. Don’t ever feed the pulp to anything though, the seeds are poisonous.
Prettiest jam there is!
MJ
Very pretty, indeed!
I remember having that back in Idaho as a syrup when the jam didn’t turn out…excellent on pancakes or waffles!
It has happened to us” too!
I have made chokecherry jelly here in Maine. The back field is full of trees.
Lucky you!
I had no idea Capulin was named for Chokecherries! Great info and great photos.
There’s also two communities called Capulin in NM. The other is close to Chama.
Ah, chokecherry jelly. It’s been a long time since I picked chokecherries. As I recall, this takes substantial time given how tiny they are. But well worth it for the wonderful taste.
Honestly, I have never given it a try. But, I understand it is quite a process!
We’ve actually picked choke cherries up in Cimarron Canyon and made choke cherry jelly! I know just what you mean, it’s so good! We never really know when they are in season, and haven’t been back there during their time! You’ll have to let us know when is a good time!! 🙂 I didn’t know that about Capulin either, what it meant. NICE!!
Next year, I’ll meet you in Cimarron Canyon!
I love chokecherry jam or pie. My mother in law used to make it when she lived in SE Oregon. I had never heard of it until I married my husband and once I tasted it I was in love with it. When ever we visited his parents I would hunt for that jar of jam first thing for my toast:)
I know what you are saying!
How much sugar has to go into that Choke berry jam? I probably will love it!!
Lots! Some recipes call for equal sugar/juice.
ahhh Chokecherry…. My Grandmother made jelly, and syrup. Truly a taste of heaven. My son now ONLY eats the syrup on his pancakes! I have to special order it from ND!!! What a sweet reminder of my grandmothers love for us when she made it! Esp being Valentines day tomorrow!
xoxo
thanks!
kj
I will save some for you, Kj, no more ordering from ND!
My husband grew up on this chokecherry jam. Family originally from Ojo Sarco, New Mexico. I’ve been trying to get some for him as a surprise. Where can I order it?
I wish we could prepare it for sale! But, until then, I have seen it at a local gift shop–Capulin Country Store. She may be able to ship it to you. It’s not locally made but I’m sure it will satisfy! Capulin Country Store: 575.278.3900.
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