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Bursting with Berries: 5 Delicious Blackberry Recipes

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Welcome back, fellow gardeners and food lovers! If you’ve been successful in your blackberry-growing endeavours, you might find yourself with more berries than you know what to do with. Not to worry – we’ve got you covered with these five delectable blackberry recipes.

1. Simple Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • Vanilla ice cream, optional

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix blackberries and sugar, then pour into a baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, milk, and melted butter to form a batter. Spread this batter over the blackberries.
  4. Bake for 1 hour or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

2. Blackberry Jam

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups blackberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Crush blackberries in a saucepan. Add sugar and lemon juice.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the jam has thickened.
  3. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator.

3. Blackberry Salad with Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans
  • Your favourite balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

  1. On a large plate or in a bowl, arrange the salad greens.
  2. Top with blackberries, crumbled goat cheese, and candied pecans.
  3. Drizzle with your favourite balsamic vinaigrette. Toss lightly before serving.

4. Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  3. Allow to cool and blend until smooth. Use immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

5. Blackberry Sorbet

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree the blackberries.
  2. Strain to remove the seeds, then mix in the sugar, water, and lemon juice.
  3. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  4. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Happy harvesting and cooking!

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