What do I do with my blackberries?
Things to Do With All Those Blackberries You Picked
- Eat them warm from the bushes. It doesn’t get much better in the world of fruit.
- Share them fresh.
- Freeze them.
- Make blackberry jam.
- Make blackberry juice.
- Make blackberry syrup.
- Make blackberry shrub.
- Make blackberry liqueur.
What foods go with blackberries?
5 Foods that pair well with blackberries
- Blackberry and goat’s cheese.
- Blackberry and beef.
- Blackberry and white chocolate.
What is the best way to eat blackberries?
Consuming Blackberries. Eat blackberries raw. You can start by taking a small bite out of the side of the berry, and work your way around the center, avoiding the seeds. The center and seeds of blackberries can be bitter to some.
Can blackberries be canned?
Canning blackberries allows you to take a short-season fruit and preserves it for year-round use, no freezer required. Blackberries hold up remarkably well to canning and emerge for the jars firm and flavorful, perfect for use anywhere you’d use them fresh.
Are blackberries Good For You?
The antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals found in blackberries deliver a variety of health benefits. Antioxidants such as anthocyanins hold many anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. They may also combat diabetes and certain kinds of cancer.
Do blackberries and chocolate go together?
Since it’s the sweetest, it benefits from a bit of tang for balance. So oranges, grapefruit, and tart berries like raspberries and blackberries pair really nicely with white chocolate.
What spice goes well with blackberries?
Blackberries like mint and basil. They also pair well with oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme.
Should you refrigerate blackberries?
If you purchase blackberries, keep them in their original container whether it’s a plastic clamshell or a cardboard berry box. They should be refrigerated and kept in the low-humidity crisper drawer in your refrigerator (the fruit drawer). Do not wash blackberries until you’re ready to use them.
Can you freeze blackberries?
Blackberries are only in season for a few weeks, so pick a bunch while you can, then freeze part of your harvest to enjoy later in the year.