Grab these 15 blackberry recipes for inspiration if you've been foraging in the hedgerows. There's something to suit everybody from fabulous drinks to enjoy on a late summer's evening to savoury recipes as well as plenty of dessert and snack ideas for using blackberries.
Beautiful, black, juicy, blackberries are seemingly on every hedgerow at the moment. So if you've been foraging for some and are wondering what to make with blackberries then wonder no longer! Today, with the help of some of my food blogging friends, I am sharing with you 15 brilliant blackberry recipes.
As good as a blackberry crumble is (and trust me I'd be the first in the queue for a portion of crumble with custard!), blackberries can be used in a host of different recipes that would be great from breakfast through to supper, as well as a little tipple at the end of the day!
If a recipe catches your eye simply click on the recipe title in green.
Blackberries for Breakfast
- This Blackberry Oaty Traybake from Lucy at Baking Queen 74 oozes blackberry juice and is packed with slow release energy courtesy of the oats making it perfect for breakfast. But of course it would also be great sliced up for a late summer picnic or simply included in a lunch box for a delicious treat.
- Made with just 5 store cupboard ingredients this Blackberry Smoothie from Mabintu at Recipes from a Pantry is thick, creamy and makes a great breakfast snack. As an added plus Mabintu shares suggestions for ingredient substitutions too.
Blackberries in Savoury Recipes
Rather than reserving blackberries for dessert or cake why not use a handful of them in a savoury recipe like this Basil & Goats' Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Blackberry Compote from Becca at Amuse Your Bouche which would be perfect either as a delicious snack or as part of a buffet when you're entertaining friends.
Either fresh or frozen blackberries can be used in this vibrant, nutritious and gorgeous looking Beetroot & Blackberry Salad with a Tahini Dressing from Katherine at Veggie Desserts.
Treats and Snacks using Blackberries
- These Blackberry and Pear Cupcakes from myself at Only Crumbs Remain make great use of autumn fruits. The cupcakes are filled with a homemade blackberry and pear jam, and topped with an easy mascarpone and white chocolate frosting.
- Inspired by her Polish mother, these Blackberry Prune Squares from Monika at Everyday Healthy Recipes are low in fat and sugar, and are perfect as a snack.
- These Blackberry Lime Cupcakes from Lizet at Chipa by the Dozen are packed with berries and are topped with a cream cheese frosting which carries a pretty pink colour courtesy of a little blackberry juice.
Desserts using Blackberries
- I'm really digging the colours in this Blackberry Panna Cotta Tart with Passion Fruit from Sylvie at The Foodie Journey - plus having been made with agar agar it's suitable for vegetarians too.
- Imagine a layer of juicy blackberries covered with creamy rice
pudding which has a crunchy caramelised crust! Sounds good, yes? Then you need this Blackberry Rice Brulee recipe from Recipes Made Easy. - A wonderful pimped up frangipane of Blackberry, Almond and Rosemary Tart from Recipes Made Easy would be great served as a treat with a cup of coffee or tea as well as a dessert with family and friends.
- This Blackberry and Almond Cake recipe from myself here at Only Crumbs Remain is super easy. It makes great use of seasonal blackberries, teaming them with almonds to make a really great
flavour combination.
Blackberries in Drinks
- I'm sure you'll agree that this Blackberry Lavender Gin and Tonic from Lucy at SuperGolden Bakes is super pretty, perfect for enjoying on a late summer evening.
- Or why not team your foraged bounty in this Wild Rose, Apple & Blackberry Cocktail from Elinor at Beach Hut Cook.
Blackberry Conserves
- Jam making is one of the best ways of preserving foraged fruits, like blackberries, such as this Easy Blackberry and Apple Jam recipe from Camilla at Fab Food 4 All.
- Our Blackberry & Pear Jam from myself at Only Crumbs Remain uses nature's free bounty to make a tasty preserve for just a few pence. Not only is homemade jam easy to make and can be used in lots of ways, this blackberry jam recipe uses
25% less sugar than most!
Kate Hackworthy
This is such a great roundup! It's amazing just how versatile blackberries are. You could spend days eating them and not be overloaded with all these creative recipes.
Lucy
What a lovely selection of Blackberry recipes! I really love the colour of the Blackberry Panna Cotta Tart. Thanks very much for including my traybake.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Isn't it just AMAZING Lucy - such an amazing colour once it's sliced into. I love the sound of your oaty traybake as soon as I saw it 🙂
Angela x
Cat | Curly's Cooking
What a lovely round up of tasty blackberry recipes. I love seeing the fruits on bushes and having a cheeky nibble as I'm walking the dogs, but strangely don#t tend to cook with them so this is a great place to come for inspiration. Weirdly, blackberries are the only thing I have found that my dog won't eat! She likes the look of them but spits them out every time!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh you must try adding a few to a bake Cat - they're soooo good. Hahaha surely that means all the more for you and your hubby if your dog doesn't care for them 😉
Angela x
REBECCA SMITH - Glutarama
Oh goodness gracious me! ... (shouts upstairs) 'kids! We need more blackberries'!!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha
Angela xx
Monika Dabrowski
Thank you for including my healthy dessert in this lovely roundup!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It's my pleasure Monika - they sound really great 😀
Angela x
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
Thanks so much for including my blackberry smoothies. I love blackberries so will be giving these other recipes a try.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It's a pleasure Bintu - I love smoothies they always seem to pep me up when i make them - perfect for breakfast. They're such a fab fruit aren't they and so easy to forage for (if you avouid the bramble spikes and nettles!)
Angela x
Camilla Hawkins
What a gorgeous collection of blackberry recipes, love the idea of your blackberry and pear jam!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
There's so many great ideas aren't there - and savoury ones too! Aw thankyou Camilla,
Angela x
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Thanks for including my crostini! I'm a recent blackberry convert, but been loving them lately!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They're such a fab fruit aren't they Becca - I'm fascinated to try the blackberry relish accompanying your crostinis,
Angela x