Cool in cold water, and drain. Wash gently, discarding immature and overripe Blackberries berries. Remove stems and leaves. Boysenberries berries for 1 minute to tenderize skins and make a Cranberries better-flavored product. Huckleberries Lighter syrups are desirable to prevent masking of flavor for mild-flavored berries.
Sour berries require Loganberries a heavier syrup.
Cherries Stem, sort, wash, and, if desired, pit. Currants Follow directions for berries. Cut in half, remove seeds, and peel. Cut melons into Cantaloupe slices, cubes, or balls. Nectarines and Sort, wash, pit, and peel.