The saskatoon berry, also called serviceberry or juneberry, is a small, dark purple fruit from shrubs and trees of the genus Amelanchier, native to the cooler regions of North America. Indigenous peoples across the continent have long used the berries, including drying and pounding them into pemmican with fat and meat, and they remain a commercial crop in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the northwestern United States.
The flavor is often described as a mix of blueberry, almond, and vanilla, with a firm texture that holds up well in pies, jams, and baking. It pairs well with almonds, walnuts, warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and dairy such as yogurt or ice cream.