Originally posted by Snadger
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The way to tell a Damson from a Sloe is look for a 'bum'
Sloes are smaller and totally round. You will find larger ones which are also round. Damsons have that little division which if you look at the picture posted is nicely clearly seen on the one bottom to the left.
I make Sloe Gin and Vodka then use the booze laden fruit the following year to make Sloe Vodka/Gin jelly which is great served with Game or any other meat/poultry. The Damsons can be used the same way or I often mix them with wild apples for a delicious jam. Fantastic flavour. Wild food has such an amazing flavour.*drool*
Damsons and Sloes are much earlier this year due to the hot spell. I picked a week ago ( I'm south coast) and noticed some were already withering on the branches so definitely not too early.
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