Blackberry Recipes Collection - Here is a list of recipes on our blog, that have blackberries in them. In the Northeast United States, blackberry season is in the Summer, stretching from early Mid-July to Mid-august. We also cover wild versus cultivated blackberries.

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Blackberry Recipes Collection

Blackberry Recipes Collection

Hi Everyone, It's mid-Summer and that means that it's blackberry season! This black, sweet, rich in antioxidants, juicy, mighty, little berry bursts with flavor and can be apart of any number of recipes.

You also can preserve them and save them to enjoy all year round.

Blackberry Recipes Collection lifeslittlesweets.com Wild Blackberries — Wild Blackberries in varying degrees of ripeness on the edge of our woods

When is Blackberry Season?

In the Northeast United States, specifically in our area of New Jersey, blackberry season is in the Summer and comes after strawberry and after/during wineberry season, during blueberry season. Early season is July 10th, July 15th though August 10th.

They are grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Wild versus Cultivated Blackberries

Generally, cultivated blackberries taste sweeter and have more calories (more sugar, less fiber) than wild blackberries. That being said, wild blackberries can also taste incredibly delicious. Wild blackberries are rich in polyphenol antioxidants.

Wild Blackberries in varying degrees of ripeness on the edge of our woods

How to Pick Wild Blackberries

Wild blackberries start out as white in color and as they ripen, they gradually turn to pink, and then dark pink and then are finally ripe when black and they easily com off the stem. Unlike wild, black raspberries, they are white and solid on the inside. Make sure to pick the blackberries, only when they are black.

In our yard, we have several blackberry vines growing in a thicket. They are growing on other bushes and are growing quite high up into a tree. If you grow them in your garden, they need to be on a trellis for support.

It's a good idea to wear high-top boots or tall rubber boots when picking blackberries as they are usually located along the edges of the woods/forest in sunny to partially sunny areas. Blackberries have thorns, make sure to be careful not to get scratched. Have a container with you where you can put the blackberries. Before picking any blackberries, make sure you have a positive identification by more than one source or person that they are indeed blackberries. I suggest using a field guide, like the one linked below:

Before eating the blackberries, make sure to wash them thoroughly. You can also soak them in a cold water and salt solution for an hour to draw out any potential bugs and further clean them. Pat dry and store them in the refrigerator or freezer in an air-tight container.

Blackberry Recipe Ideas

In addition to the recipes in the list below, here's a list of blackberry recipes ideas, off the top of my head. As I make more blackberry recipes for the blog, I will add them to this collection.

Blackberry Jam/Jelly
Blackberry Pie
Blackberry Galette
Blackberry Panna Cotta
Blackberry Bars/Blackberry Crumble Bars
Blackberry Cheesecake
Blackberry Cake
Blackberry Lemon Cake/Muffins/Cheesecake/Quick Bread
Blackberry Pudding
Blackberry Quick Bread
Blackberry Ice Cream
Blackberry Frozen Yogurt
Blackberry Soda
Blackberry Smoothie
Vegan Blackberry Ice Cream
Dried Blackberries
Fermented Blackberries
Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry Crisp
Blackberry Lush
Chocolate Covered/Dipped Blackberries

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Blackberry Recipes Collection

Here is a list of recipes on our blog, that have blackberries in them. Blackberry season is in the Summer stretching from early Mid-July to Mid-august. We also cover wild versus cultivated blackberries.

Gluten-Free Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

This Gluten-Free Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe is an oven-baked, pancake, made in a cast iron skillet, optionally, it can be topped with raspberries, blackberries, edible flowers and maple syrup. (serves 1-2 people)

Summer Berries Sweet Cream Coffee Frappe

This Summer Berries Sweet Cream Coffee Frappe is the perfect sweet, refreshing and frozen drink for 4th of July or anytime during the Summer!

Yogurt-Dipped Blackberry Fruit Bars

These Yogurt-Dipped Blackberry Fruit Bars are the perfect snack after a meal or between meals. They are made with blackberries, Greek yogurt and Outshine® Fruit Bars.

Apple Blackberry Coconut Crisp

This Apple Blackberry Coconut Crisp recipe has fresh apples and blackberries with a cinnamon-brown sugar and coconut oatmeal topping.

Easy Breakfast Mug Cake

This Easy Breakfast Mug Cake is made with Kodiak Cakes Energy Packed Flapjack and Waffle Mix and topped with raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries. This is an easy, tasty and satisfying breakfast hack.

Chia Pudding

This Chia Pudding is a nice way to start of the day for breakfast or as a delicious snack and it can easily be made to be vegan and gluten free. Customize it with your favorite berries and sweeten with maple syrup. (vegan option, paleo, gluten free, keto friendly)

Easy Vanilla Protein Fruit Smoothie Bowl

This Easy Vanilla Protein Fruit Smoothie Bowl has chia seeds, fresh cut fruit, quick oats and edible Cornflower and Marigold flowers. This breakfast treat uses Odwalla Vanilla Protein Shake (15.2 oz.) – no blender required! (vegetarian, gluten-free) #ad

Mixed Summer Berry Trifle

This Mixed Summer Berry Trifle recipe is a delightful, showstopping and delicious dessert that is “no-bake”, making it perfect for those warm weather events and gatherings. It has two layers of angel food cake, sweet vanilla-lemon cream cheese, vanilla pudding, mixed berries and topped with cool whip and more mixed berries! You can make it ahead and add the toppings right before serving!

Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail for SoFabFood

This Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail for SoFabFood is a perfect drink to welcome Spring! Fresh, citrus-y and sweet, make this to welcome those warmer Spring days!

Triple Berry Cucumber Spa Water

Try this recipe for Triple Berry Cucumber Spa Water and you will have a fresh way to stay hydrated on the go. The bonus of having this refreshing, infused water is that you have a delicious berry and cucumber medley to snack on after you finish your water

If you have tried any of these blackberry recipes, please let us know in the comments below. Thank you for reading and following along!

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