Brilliant Blackberry Recipes

With over 25 brilliant blackberry recipes for inspiration in this recipe collection 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 bakes using fresh blackberries. 

Beautiful, black, juicy, blackberries are seemingly on every hedgerow in the UK in the late summer, as well as in the shops and markets.

If you've been foraging or just want to make the most of this dark and delicious fruit while it's in season and at its best, now is a good time to check out this collection of blackberry recipes from myself and my blogging friends.

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!

Blackberries

Blackberries are an edible berry, commonly found growing in hedgerows in the UK from late summer until October. A juicy and a deep purplish black each berry is made up of between twenty and fifty single seeds known as druplets.  Technically, they are an 'aggregate fruit' rather than a berry.

 Blackberries are sometimes referred to as brambles although that more often the term used for the plant itself.

Rich in protective anthocyanins, vitamins and minerals, these deep purple berries are packed with goodness. You can check out the health benefits of blackberries here 

Grow your own

If you dont want to rely on foraging or buying them from the shops you may want to consider growing your own blackberries. Cultivated blackberries are more productive and better behaved than their wild relatives, and can be trained in a variety of ways such as rambling over arches, pergolas, trellis or along wires on fences and walls.

Blackberries can tolerate light shade, but they will produce more fruit when planted in a sunny, sheltered site in moisture-retentive, but free-draining soil. You can even grow thornless varities.

Buying

Blackberries should be plump, shiny and tender. They are easily damaged, so handle with care. Carefully check the underside of the punnet if its stained with juice then the berries have probably been crushed and damaged.

Foraging for blackberries

• Pick only berries that are a dark black colour shiny and pull free from the plant gently as they do not ripen once picked. Check the core of each berry which should be white. If discoloured then the fruit is past its best.
• Don't pick blackberries close to a busy road.
• Once picked refrigerate as soon as possible

Storing

Blackberries will not keep for more than a couple of days. Store in the fridge ideally spread out in a single layer to keep them fresh.

To freeze

Wash, dry and freeze on a tray before transferring to freezer bags or a freezerproof container.

Preparing blackberries

Wash thoroughly just before use as washing makes them more prone to spoiling. Wash gently as they are delicate and easily damaged. Drain well.

Like many berries they have the best flavour when eaten at room temperature so if eating fresh remove from the refrigerator about 1 hour before serving.

Blackberry Recipes on Only Crumbs Remain

I adore all soft berries so needless to say I love using blackberries in the kitchen. Obviously I like to incorporating them into my bakes from simple upside down cakes to fancier cupcakes.

Blackberry & Pear Cupcakes

These delicious Blackberry and Pear Cupcakes  with a Mascarpone & White Chocolate Frosting make use of autumnal fruit. A delicious change to the traditional blackberry and apple pairing,

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Blackberry and Almond Cake

This Blackberry Cake recipe is super easy. It makes great use of seasonal blackberries, teaming them with almonds to make a really great flavour combination.

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Blackberries are also delicious in tarts like this pretty lattice pie

Spiced blackberry and pear lattice pie

Using lightly spiced seasonal fruits, this Blackberry & Pear Lattice Crust Pie is easy to make and equally good served with custard, cream or ice cream.

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and if you have more than you can eat straight away they can easily be made into jam. This blackberry and pear jam is a favourite of mine.

Blackberry & Pear Jam

Not only is this seasonal homemade jam easy to make it also uses 25% less sugar than most! Just as delicious it can be enjoyed spread of bread or used as a tangy cake filling.

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Blackberry Recipes Made Easy

These recipes of mine appear over on my other blog Recipes Made Easy. And guess what! They really are easy!

Blackberry Sorbet

Extend the taste of summer with this delicious sorbet made with fresh blackberries It doesn't take that much hands on time to make the sorbet but you will need to allow at least 2 hours for freezing.

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Blackberry, almond and rosemary tart

Blackberries sunk into an almond frangipane with just a hint of rosemary baked in a rich crumbly pastry case. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee it is also makes a great dessert.

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Blackberry Rice Brulee

Creamy rice pudding on a layer of juicy blackberries with a deliciously crunchy caramelised top. This blackberry rice brûlée is a combination of two classic desserts

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Blackberry Clafoutis

Delicious juicy blackberries baked in a light batter, Blackberry Clafoutis is an easy to make variation on a classic French dessert usually made with cherries.

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Blackberry Brownies

These blackberry brownies are delicious. Delightfully chocolatey brownies are always a treat and with the addition of blackberries, they will definitely not disappoint.

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The best of the rest

In case you are still in need of further inspiration as to what to make with blackberries, I have rounded up a selection of great blackberry recipes from my blogging buddies.

Desserts using Blackberries

It goes without saying blackberries are great in desserts such as this pretty cheesecake from The Copper Table.

Cheesecake with Blackberry Lavender Swirl

A creamy slow baked cheesecake with a pretty blackberry swirled topping with a hint of lavender.

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Or in this colourful panna cotta tart from A baking journey.

You could go all fancy with this delicious iced dessert from Lost in Food.

Blackberry Parfait

Blackberry parfait is a delicious dessert, perfect for serving at a late summer dinner party when these soft berries are at their best.

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Or more down to earth with this homely baked fruit cobbler from The Art of Food and Wine.

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Made with mixed berries you could easily adapt to use more blackberries or even make a blackberry and apple version.

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I don't know about you but I simply adore trifle in all it's forms so this Blackberry and apple trifle from Farmers girl Kitchen is a must.

Easy Blackberry and Apple Trifle

Easy Blackberry and Apple Trifle is a glorious layered dessert full of sweet and tart flavours topped with whipped cream and crunchy toasted almonds.

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Blackberry Cakes and Snacks

The flapjacks from Something Sweet Something savoury would be great with a morning coffee, afternoon tea or tucked into a lunch box for a sweet treat.

Apple And Blackberry Flapjacks

These apple and blackberry flapjack bars are soft, golden and so delicious. They are full of Autumnal flavours and go very well with a cup of tea.

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As would this easy loaf cake from Curly's Cooking.

Blackberry Crumble Loaf Cake

A fluffy cake studded with juicy blackberries topped with crisp crumble

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Or you could make a delicious cupcakes like these from Chippa by the Dozen.

Blackberry Lime Cupcakes

These blackberry - lime cupcakes are tender, full of berries and have a delicious creamy lime frosting.

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And these turnovers from Feast Glorious Feast would make a great lunch box addition or after dinner dessert.

Blackberry Fruit Turnovers

These super quick and easy Blackberry Fruit Turnovers are flaky and light with a sweet but still tart fruit filling wrapped in puff pastry.

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Blackberries in Drinks

Blackberries are perfect for using in drinks. Blackberry whisky from Gluten Free Alchemist or A blackberry gin and tonic from Super Golden Bakes anyone?

Blackberry Whisky

Making Blackberry Whisky at home is so easy… And whether you are a whisky drinker or not, this is one tipple you'll love.

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Blackberry Lavender Gin and Tonics

This blackberry lavender gin and tonic may well be the prettiest and most refreshing summer drink. Perfect for sipping in the garden on warm evenings.

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Cheers!

Or perhaps a blackberry smoothie from Recipes From a Pantry a treat on a hot day or a great start to any morning.

Blackberry Smoothie

The easiest Blackberry Smoothie Recipe made with just 5 ingredients!! It is thick, creamy and makes a great breakfast or snack.

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 Blackberry Conserves

Jam making is one of the best ways of preserving foraged fruits, like blackberries. Fab Food for All has an easy blackberry and apple jam and Tin and Thyme makes use of not only blackberries but also other bounty from the her foraging trips in her Hedgerow Jelly.

Easy Blackberry and Apple Jam

A simple and delicious Blackberry and Apple Jam where the fruits are all cooked in one pot with no added pectin.

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Hedgerow Jelly

Hedgerow jelly is a glorious ensemble of whatever edible fruits you can forage. It's a relatively fuss free method of preserving autumn's bounty in a most delicious and attractive way.

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Blackberries in Savoury Recipes

Rather than reserving blackberries for dessert or cake why not use a handful of them in a savoury recipe like these crostini from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian.

Basil and Goats cheese crostini with blackberry compote

An elegant party dish that's really simple to make - crusty grilled bread, creamy goat's cheese, and an easy red onion and balsamic blackberry compote!

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Or this vibrant salad from Veggie Desserts

Apple and Beetroot Salad with Tahini Dressing

A delicious autumnal salad with the addition of blackberries for added tang. Fresh or frozen blackberries can be used in this vibrant salad.

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