Bakeapple May 2026

If you’ve ever walked the windswept bogs of Newfoundland and Labrador in late summer, you may have spotted a rare, golden-orange gem tucked away in the moss. Known to the rest of the world as the , here in the North, we call it the bakeapple .

: Lore says the name comes from the French phrase "Baie appeler?" ("What is this berry called?"), which was eventually "bastardized" into bakeapple. bakeapple

The bakeapple ( Rubus chamaemorus ) is a low-growing wild berry that looks like a plump, golden-orange raspberry. If you’ve ever walked the windswept bogs of

The Amber Gold of the North: A Guide to the Newfoundland Bakeapple The bakeapple ( Rubus chamaemorus ) is a

The Secret is Out – It's Bakeapple time in Rural Newfoundland…

Prized for its honey-sweet, apricot-like flavor and its scarcity, the bakeapple is more than just a berry—it’s a cultural icon. In this post, we’re diving into everything you need to know about this "amber gold," from the secret bog locations to the best ways to enjoy it at your table. What Exactly is a Bakeapple?