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Wojapi (pronounced woh-ZAH-pee) is a Native American berry sauce that has a thicker consistency than jam.

It originated from the Lakota tribe, indigenous people of the Great Plains. They are also known as the Teton Sioux, one of three prominent subcultures of the Sioux people. Their current lands are North and South Dakota.

The Lakotas use berries that are grown in the region such as chokecherries, blueberries, and blackberries. Chokecherries are considered sacred in Lakota culture and is used as medicine for various ailments.

Wojapi is a versatile condiment and can be used with sweet or savory dishes. The Lakota have it with Fry bread or as a topping for buffalo meat.

You can use any combination of berries you like. I used bing cherries, blueberries, and blackberries. It is cooked low and slow for 4 hours, stirring every hour. You then sweeten to your taste with honey or maple syrup and thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry.

I had my Wojapi over ice cream along with Navajo Blue Corn Cookies.

Ingredients
4 cups of any berries
1/4 cup water
1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch
Honey or Maple Syrup

For the Navajo Blue Corn recipe, go to my Instagram @tinyhappykitchen