Sweet, sharp and juicy: we love blackberries!
For such a small fruit they pack a serious flavour-punch. Best in Summer of course, blackberries can be used in all sorts of delicious ways. There are the classics like jam and tart but why not try taking inspiration from Scandinavian and including them in your savoury repertoire too? Their perfect mix of sharp and sweet makes a perfect accompanimentto meats and cheeses.
It's not just your food that can be transformed with blackberries, co*cktails too take on a new level of moreish when blackberries are in the mix.
In short, experiment and have a play - you never know which favourite dish could be given a new twist with a blackberry or two.
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Blackberry and apple pie
This rustic blackberry and apple pie is the perfect dessert to round off a Sunday lunch. Easy to make, serve with a good scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Try this blackberry and apple pie recipe
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Spiced lamb skewer with blackberry couscous
The lamb skewers are beautifully spiced and succulent, while the nutty quinoa salad makes a great change from rice. Quick and easy to make, any leftover can be packed into a plastic box and taken to work for lunch.
Try this spiced lamb skewers recipe
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3
Porridge with pomegranate and berries
The perfect breakfast to wake up to, this recipe is bursting with fresh fruit and flavour. A speedy meal proving you can still be healthy when you’re on the go.
Try this porridge with pomegranate and blackberries recipe
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4
Braised red cabbage with blackberries
The appearance of blackberries signals the end of summer when it’s time to think about rich and warming autumn dishes. This recipe uses the juicy fruit to flavour and colour red cabbage beautifully. A great side dish, this works well with all sorts of cooked meats.
Try this braised red cabbage with blackberries recipe
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5
Blackberry fool
This pretty dessert is great for when the sun is shining. Serve up alfresco at the end of a delicious dinner party for a lovely light and refreshing end to a meal.
Try this blackberry fool recipe
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Honeysuckle cheesecake
This dessert’s big creamy filling provides a background for its high summer flavours and is sure to impress dinner party guests.
Try Pip McCormac’s honeysuckle and blackberry cheesecake recipe
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Blackberry and coconut parfait
This easy dessert can be made the day before, even the week before and kept in the freezer ready and waiting for a true slice of summer.
Try this blackberry and coconut parfait recipe
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Baked blackberry and lemon curd cheesecake
The sweet, juicy blackberries and lemon curd work wonderfully with this creamy cheesecake for an easy dessert to impress.
Try this baked blackberry and lemon curd cheesecake recipe
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9
Sweet Eve strawberry and blackberry crumble
A crumble is a fantastic crowd-pleasing dessert that makes the most of healthy seasonal fruit. Hearty and comforting, this recipe uses sweet and juicy summer berries that are bound to leave diners asking for more.
Try this strawberry and blackberry crumble recipe
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10
Blackberry and coconut steamed pudding
A steamed pudding is the ultimate comfort food. The combination of buttery coconut sponge topped with juicy blackberries is delicious. Serve with some homemade custard.
Try this blackberry and coconut steamed pudding recipe
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Autumn Pudding
Don’t just keep this fruity dessert for summer. This autumnal pudding from Michel Roux is packed full of flavour and beautifully fragrant.
Try Michel Roux’s Autumn pudding recipe
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Fruit crumble and cream
Nothing beats a crumble. The combination of buttery topping, Bramley apples, and juicy blackberries in Mark Hix’s recipe is delicious.
Try Mark Hix’s Autumn fruit crumble recipe
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13
Blackberry Jam
There’s something very nostalgic and rewarding about making your own jam and this deliciously sweet and sticky blackberry jam recipe is delicious.
Try this blackberry jam recipe
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14
Blackberry eton mess
This autumnal take on this British classic makes the perfect dinner party dessert. The juicy blackberries combine perfectly with the sweet meringue and whipped cream.
Try Valentine Warner’s blackberry Eton mess recipe
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Blackberry co*cktail
With a great medley of cognac, liquor and fresh blackberries, this fresh yet warming co*cktail makes the ideal evening tipple.
Try this Godfrey co*cktail recipe
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Blackberry and bacon salad
Juicy blackberries and sweet apples are perfect in this quick salad, where their fruitiness combines beautifully with salty, smoky strips of bacon.
Try this bacon, apple and blackberry salad recipe
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Pavlova with blackberries plums
The combination of sweet and chewy meringue, indulgent whipped cream, and a sprinkling of juicy blackberries is delicious in this easy yet impressive dessert.
Try Liz McClarnon’s harvest pavlova with blackberries and plums recipe
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Roasted Orchard Fruits
Beautifully spiced with cinnamon, cloves and star anise, this easy to make pud makes the perfect impressive dinner party dessert. Perfect served with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of crème fraiche.
Try this roasted orchard fruits recipe
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Blackberry and cinnamon sponge squares
If you like carrot cake then this blackberry version will get your vote. The gentle spicing and deliciously moist crumb makes this recipe a firm favourite. Whip up a batch for a summer picnic or birthday celebration.
Try this blackberry and cinnamon sponge recipe
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Vegan Blackberry Pie
Packed full of blackberries, if you’ve got a vegan guest coming to Sunday lunch, this lattice pie is hard to beat. For the non-vegan guests, serve with a dollop of ice cream.
Try this vegan blackberry pie recipe