Ever stumbled upon a strange fruit growing on your property and wondered, "What on earth is that?!" Well, on my Bulgarian homestead adventure, I found myself in exactly that situation! A cluster of deep purple berries hung heavy on a leafy tree, and I just had to crack the case of the mysterious berry. Join me on this delicious journey as I unveil the secret fruit (spoiler alert: it's a mulberry!), uncover why you might not find it at the grocery store, and whip up a batch of *mulberry jam so good, it'll have you singing from the rooftops* (okay, maybe just subscribing to the channel, which you can totally do here: [   / @monkonthehill  ](   / @monkonthehill  .

But wait, there's more! This episode isn't just about berry identification and jammaking (although, let's be honest, that's pretty awesome in itself). We're also diving into the fascinating world of underappreciated fruits. Mulberries, with their vibrant color and burst of sweetness, deserve a spot on the culinary map, but there's a reason they tend to stay hidden. Is it a marketing mystery? A harvesting hurdle? Tune in to find out!

This video is packed with everything you need to know about mulberries: from tree identification tips to the juicy details on why they're not exactly a supermarket staple. Plus, I'm sharing my **secret mulberry jam recipe**, guaranteed to turn these hidden gems into a breakfast (or snack, or dessert – no judgment!) sensation.

So, are you ready to unlock the secrets of the mulberry and become a jammaking master? Hit that play button and let's get this berrylicious adventure started!

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0:00 Intro
0:07 Fruit Trees
0:44 The Misterious Fruit
2:00 Picking Mulberries
2:40 Not in Stores
3:13 Reveal the Mulberry
3:28 Shelf Time Test
4:34 Collected Mulberries
6:10 Making Mulberry Jam
6:38 Mulberry Dessert
6:47 Conclusion of Shelf Time Test
7:11 Jam Tasting