Source: FomaA, AdobeStockTraditionally, blackberries are used in compotes and winter preserves – jams or jellies. But these are not the only things you can make with them. Blackberries are also great for baking, salads, smoothies, sauces, and other dishes. The berry has a rather light but very expressive taste that truly shines during cooking. We're sharing 20 of the best recipes!
1. Blackberry Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAn ideal sauce for steak, shashlik, and various meat dishes.
You will need: 500 g blackberries, 1 bunch cilantro, 5 cloves garlic, 10 g ground red pepper, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass the blackberries through a sieve. In a mortar, grind the garlic with salt, pepper, spices, and chopped cilantro leaves. Mix everything together and let the sauce infuse.
2. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Blackberries
Source: litara.ruThe fattier the cottage cheese, the more tender the casserole will be after baking.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 2 tbsp semolina, 1.5 tbsp butter, 300 g blackberries, 1 egg, 2 tbsp brown sugar.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve. Add semolina, butter, egg, and sugar, then blend everything until smooth. Place half of the cottage cheese mixture into a baking dish, add blackberries on top, and then cover with the remaining cottage cheese. Bake the casserole for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Summer Blackberry Compote
Source: pinterest.comTo preserve more vitamins, do not boil the compote for too long.
You will need: 2 liters water, 200 g blackberries, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, cook for 2 minutes, then add the blackberries. Bring the compote to a boil again, then remove it from the heat and let it steep covered.
4. Blackberry Pie with Sour Cream Topping
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThis pie looks very impressive even on a festive table.
You will need: 125 g cottage cheese, 5 tbsp vegetable oil, 200 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 140 g sugar, 5 tbsp milk, 300 ml 20% sour cream, 2 eggs, 3 tsp starch, 300 g blackberries.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, oil, half of the sugar, and milk until smooth. Add sifted flour with baking powder, knead the dough, and roll it into a pan with sides. Arrange the blackberries. Whisk the remaining ingredients with a mixer and pour over the pie. Bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Muffin with Orange Zest and Blackberries
Source: postila.ruWe recommend dusting the finished muffin with powdered sugar.
You will need: 300 g flour, 80 g butter, 100 ml vegetable oil, 170 g sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp orange zest, 200 g blackberries.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, add melted butter and vegetable oil, and whisk again. Sift in flour, baking powder, and orange zest. Mix and pour half of the batter into a mold. Arrange the blackberries and pour the remaining batter over them. Bake the muffin for about 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Lazy Vareniki with Blackberries
Source: AdobeStockLarge berries are very convenient to use as a filling.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, sugar or sweetener, 2-3 tbsp flour, 2 handfuls blackberries.
Preparation: Knead dough from cottage cheese, egg, flour, and sugar to taste. It should not stick to your hands. Divide it into portions, roll into balls, flatten, and wrap a blackberry in each. Boil the lazy vareniki for 2-3 minutes after they float to the surface in salted boiling water.
7. Blackberry Tkemali
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe sauce can be prepared in advance and canned in sterilized jars.
You will need: 1.5 kg blackberries, 6 cloves garlic, 1/2 chili pepper, 1/2 bunch dill and cilantro each, 3 sprigs mint, sugar, salt, fennel, spices.
Preparation: Chop and pass the blackberries through a sieve. Blend chili, garlic, and all herbs until smooth. Simmer the blackberry puree for 4-5 minutes, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour the sauce into sterilized jars.
8. Blackberry Marshmallow
Source: pinterest.comDust the finished marshmallow with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze.
You will need: 250 g blackberries, 380 g sugar, 1 egg white, 100 ml water, 6 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Add a little water to the blackberries and stew them for 15-20 minutes. Pass the berries through a sieve, add 130 g sugar, mix until smooth, and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Add the egg white to the cold puree and whisk with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
Pour agar-agar with water, add the remaining sugar, and cook the syrup for about 10 minutes over medium heat until thick. Pour it in a thin stream into the egg white mixture, continuously whisking. Using a pastry bag, pipe the marshmallow onto parchment paper and let it dry.
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9. Blackberry Compote for Winter
Source: pinterest.comFor an unusual twist, you can add a few sprigs of basil or mint.
You will need: 500 g blackberries, 250 g sugar, 3.5 liters water.
Preparation: Arrange blackberries in sterilized jars and cover with sugar. Pour boiling water over the mixture and immediately seal the jars for winter.
10. Blackberry Pie with Sour Cream Base
Source: mixyfotos.ruThe fat content of sour cream is not critical – any will do.
You will need: 2 eggs, 200 g sugar, 150 ml vegetable oil, 80 g sour cream, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 360 g flour, 200 g blackberries.
Preparation: Whisk eggs and two types of sugar with a mixer until foamy. Add oil, baking soda, and sour cream, whisk again, and then add flour. Pour half of the batter into a mold, arrange half of the blackberries, and repeat the layers. Bake the pie for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
11. Berry Smoothie with Blackberries and Blueberries
Source: pinterest.comA wonderful seasonal smoothie that takes only a couple of minutes to prepare.
You will need: 140 g blackberries, 140 g blueberries, 150 ml milk, 50 g powdered sugar, 50 ml 30% cream.
Preparation: Sort through the blackberries and blueberries, and put the berries into a blender along with milk and powdered sugar. Blend everything until smooth, pour in the cream, and blend the smoothie again.
12. Blackberry Jam for Winter
Source: ideireceptov.ruIf you want the berries to retain their shape, stir the jam very carefully and infrequently.
You will need: 1 kg blackberries, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blackberries with sugar and let sit for several hours. Bring to a boil, cook the jam for 5 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
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13. Berry Salad with Blackberries
Source: gastronom.ruYou can also use honey instead of liqueur.
You will need: 300 g blackberries, 200 g strawberries, 200 g red currants, 200 g blueberries, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 2 tbsp orange liqueur, 3 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Rinse and dry the berries, cut large strawberries in half. Mix orange liqueur, lemon juice, vanilla sugar, and add regular sugar if needed. Arrange the berries in glasses and pour the dressing over them.
14. Blackberry and Cream Ice Cream
Source: cookist.comVery simple and delicate ice cream for every day.
You will need: 1.5 cups blackberries, 300 ml 33% cream, 1/2 cup sugar.
Preparation: Cover blackberries with sugar, let sit for a couple of hours, and then pass through a sieve. Whisk cream with a mixer until fluffy and gradually add blackberry juice, continuing to whisk. Pour into popsicle molds and place the ice cream in the freezer.
15. Salad with Blackberries and Goat Cheese
Source: za-edoy.ruA beautiful and healthy salad that easily fits into a healthy eating plan.
You will need: 2 cups blackberries, 100 g goat cheese, 1 bunch arugula, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 shallot, 5 tsp wine vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Crumble the goat cheese, chop the walnuts, slice the shallot, and mix all ingredients. Separately mix olive oil, wine vinegar, honey, and grainy mustard, then dress the salad.
16. Blackberry and Orange Jam
Source: pinterest.comOrange zest makes this jam even more aromatic and delicious.
You will need: 1 kg blackberries, 500 g sugar, zest of 1 orange.
Preparation: Mash blackberries with sugar, pass through a sieve, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes over low heat, add the zest, and cook the jam for another 10 minutes. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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17. Blackberry Milkshake
Source: delo-vcusa.ruBlackberries give it not only flavor but also a beautiful, appetizing hue.
You will need: 200 g blackberries, 200 ml milk, 120 g ice cream.
Preparation: Sort and wash the blackberries. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the milkshake until smooth.
18. Spinach and Blackberry Salad
Source: pinterest.comYou can also sprinkle the finished salad with seeds or nuts.
You will need: 40 g spinach, 1 cucumber, 80 g blackberries, 1/2 green apple, 50 g Parmesan, 1 tbsp each olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey.
Preparation: Thinly slice the cucumber and apple, arrange everything on spinach, add blackberries and Parmesan shavings. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
19. Blackberry Smoothie with Dates
Source: pinterest.comIt's hard to remain indifferent to such an interesting combination of flavors.
You will need: 1/2 cup blackberries, 1 cup soy milk, 1.5 bananas, 3 dates, 1 tbsp flax seeds.
Preparation: Peel bananas and remove pits from dates. Using a blender, process all ingredients until smooth.
20. Blackberries in Their Own Juice for Winter
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruIf you love blackberry jam, then you should definitely try this recipe too.
You will need: 1.2 kg blackberries, 3 cups sugar.
Preparation: Gently mix blackberries with sugar, place them in prepared jars, and sterilize them in a pot of water. Heat them for about 40 minutes until the jars are filled with juice. Seal with lids and store.