Blackberries

Berry Beautiful Caprese Salad

INGREDIENTS Strawberries Blackberries Blueberries Fresh mozzarella balls (pearl size are best) Chopped fresh basil Olive oil Balsamic glaze DIRECTIONS Rinse and dry berries and basil. Combine berries, chopped basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze to taste. Adjust quantities to taste and number of servings. Recipe Inspired…

Simple Rustic Berry Tart

INGREDIENTS 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 1 cup light cream cheese 1/4 cup powder sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 cups of fresh berries DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven 400 degrees. Place ready rolled pastry onto parchment paper lined baking tray and score a rectangle into the pastry, 1-2 inches…

Blackberry Overnight Oats

INGREDIENTS One 6-oz. carton plain, low-fat yogurt or 5.3-oz. carton plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt 2/3 cup regular rolled oats 2/3 cup milk (or preferred milk substitute) 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1 tablespoon blackberry preserves (or to taste) 1 tablespoon chia seed or flaxseed meal (optional) Sliced almonds DIRECTIONS 1. In…

Red, Black & Blue Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 small seedless watermelon 6 oz of blueberries 6 oz of blackberries Dash of sea salt (optional) Directions Cube watermelon and place in a large bowl. Add blackberries and blueberries; gently toss. Sprinkle with a dash of sea salt for a fun variation. Chill until ready to serve. Note:…

Blackberry Crisp To Go

Ingredients 10 16 oz mason jars 8-10 cups of fresh blackberries 2 cups of flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups of oats 1 cup of Crisco 5 tsp of white sugar Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Directions Preheat…

Blackberry & Brie Bites

INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed About 1/2 cup of seedless blackberry jam 3.5 oz brie, cut into small cubes, approximately 1/2″ 24 fresh blackberries DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray. 2. Unroll puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal…

Blackberry Cornbread

INGREDIENTS 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 cup of sugar (extra for sprinkling on top) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3/4 cup buttermilk 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs Up to 2 cups of blackberries (however many you like!) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to…

Blackberry Picnic Salad

INGREDIENTS Cubed cantaloupe Blackberries Fresh basil leaves Mozzarella balls Kabob skewers DIRECTIONS Skewer a piece of melon, then a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball and top with a blackberry. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Refreshing Blackberry Lemonade

INGREDIENTS 6 cups of water 1 cup of sugar 5 lemons; plus an extra for garnish 2 cups fresh blackberries DIRECTIONS In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and the sugar to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool. Juice the lemons,…

Blackberry Sparkler

INGREDIENTS 3 blackberries 1 oz. St. Germaine Champagne DIRECTIONS 1. Place blackberries in a champagne glass and lightly muddle them. You want to just release the juice, not crush them. 2. Add St. Germaine and fill the glass to the top with champagne.