The National Processed Raspberry Council has kicked off a “Field to Frozen” video series that celebrates the passion that raspberry farmers have for growing this fragile fruit. With post-Valentine’s Day romance still lingering in the air and heart-health month in full swing, we encourage you to celebrate with us. We’d love for you to share your frozen raspberry-filled recipes or photos on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook by using the hashtag #RaspberryLovers. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but if there’s an excuse to continue the celebration of love and chocolate’s perfect partner, raspberries, you can count us in.
The hardworking family farmers that grow and harvest raspberries and freeze them within hours after picking to allow us the sweet taste of summertime year-round deserve a little love after February 14th has passed. You’ll see in our video, “Family”– an ode to our farmers—that growing raspberries is a 12-month operation filled with its own unique challenges. There’s a lot of heritage and family tradition wrapped up in the raspberry industry, and our dedicated farmers were happy to share their passion of growing and freezing raspberries with the world. Start by sharing the raspberry love, no matter the month or occasion, with our naturally sweet Love Your Heart Raspberry Frappe.
No Added Sugar Raspberry Love Your Heart Frappe
Frozen raspberries add a burst of brilliance to your wintertime beverages. This no-sugar added frappe is brimming with red raspberry flavor.
makes 1 frappe
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup whole milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup frozen raspberries
2 dates, pitted
¼ cup Raspberry Simple Syrup, recipe below
4 or 5 ice cubes
Raspberry Whipped Cream, recipe below
dark chocolate, grated
Additional frozen raspberries, for garnish (optional)
Additional Raspberry Simple Syrup, for garnish (optional)
Raspberry (No Added Sugar) Simple Syrup
½ cup water
½ cup frozen raspberries
4 dates, pitted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Place all of the ingredients in the blender and process until very smooth. If desired, you may strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Freeze leftover syrup in ice cube trays to use in sauces, smoothies and syrups.
Raspberry (No Added Sugar) Whipped Cream
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Raspberry Simple Syrup
Using a hand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add Raspberry Simple Syrup and whisk briefly to combine. Do not over-mix. Refrigerate until ready to use.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the whole milk, vanilla extract, frozen raspberries, dates, Raspberry Simple Syrup and ice cubes to a blender. Process on high until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass and top with Raspberry Whipped Cream. Garnish as desired with grated dark chocolate, frozen raspberries and/or Raspberry Simple Syrup.
