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As temperatures rise, were all in the mood for easy summer desserts to cool us off—and were not just talking homemade ice cream. Many of the best fruit desserts are ready made for summer—hello, berries! Which brings us to blackberries: Whether youre getting your particular haul from the grocery store, the local farmers market, or youre lucky enough to be able to pick your own, you know that blackberries are at their ripest and most delicious when the days are long and the air is warm. In fact, the hotter the season, the sweeter the blackberries seem to get.
So what better way to kick off berry season than with one—or a few—of these blackberry recipes? Berries are use em or lose em fruits. They dont last long in the fridge. So make the most of your haul by packing them into every meal. You can use blackberries to sweeten easy weeknight dinners, pile them onto a vegan breakfast, swirl them into summer drink recipes, and of course add them in decadent no-bake dessert recipes, such as pies, popsicles, and more. This roundup of blackberry dishes features the fruit in tons of delicious ways, and we recommend all of them! Besides being tasty, blackberries are also very healthy. Theyre a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, so you can enjoy these dishes without guilt. Plus, the little ones will absolutely love diving into a pretty purple plate. So what are you waiting for? Get picking!
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Blackberry cake. Make the most of your foraged berries in a showstopping layer cake, complete with piped cream topping. …
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Blackberry cocktails. …
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Frozen blackberry treats. …
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Autumnal salads. …
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Blackberry crumble. …
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Blackberry compote. …
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Blackberry traybakes. …
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Blackberry cheesecake.
Blackberry and Bourbon Milkshake
Booze-infused milkshakes are a popular summertime drink, especially when they feature fresh summer berries and bourbon.
Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip
End your day on a sweet note with this fruity (and mega-delicious) cast-iron crumble.
This crumbly cake is the perfect balance between nutty and sweet-tart.
Blackberry Desserts | Blackberry Recipes
What can you do with blackberries?
You can use blackberries to sweeten easy weeknight dinners, pile them onto a vegan breakfast, swirl them into summer drink recipes, and of course add them in decadent no-bake dessert recipes, such as pies, popsicles, and more. This roundup of blackberry dishes features the fruit in tons of delicious ways, and we recommend all of them!
What are the benefits of blackberries?
Benefits are very high fiber, low glycemic index fruits which means they are great options for diabetics. The high fiber content will help to regulate appetite, diversify the gut microbiome and lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Blackberries are also high in antioxidants such as vitamin C, resveratrol, flavonoids and phytonutrients.
How do you eat blackberries?
A popular method is to consume blackberries with breakfast. People can include them as part of a fruit salad with plain or Greek yogurt. Alternatively, they can add blackberries to cereals, including porridge. Another simple way to include blackberries into a diet is in fruit smoothies. Can Blackberries Be Frozen?
What do you eat with blackberries & apples?
Blackberries, apples, and sugar, topped with a crumble mixture of butter rubbed into flour, rolled oats and more sugar. The perfect comfort food when served with custard. Blackberry and Apple Crumble is a classic dessert made with seasonal apples and blackberries and a sweet and crumbly topping.