Recipe Page: Blackberries

Blackberry Crisp

Duration: 55 minutes

Sweet, delicious, and oh so moreish.

Utensils

  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss together blackberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add diced cold butter to the oat mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the blackberries in the baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  8. Serve the blackberry crisp warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Blackberry and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Duration: 10 minutes

A unique and delicious salad.

Utensils

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine baby spinach leaves, fresh blackberries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted sliced almonds.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
  4. Toss the salad until well coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve the blackberry and spinach salad immediately.

Blackberry Chia Seed Pudding

Duration: 4 hours

A delicious overnight dessert full of tasty goodness.

Utensils

  • Blender
  • Bowl or jar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a blender, blend fresh blackberries and unsweetened almond milk until smooth.
  2. Transfer the blackberry mixture to a bowl or jar.
  3. Stir in chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the pudding thickens.
  5. Stir the pudding before serving to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
  6. Serve the blackberry chia seed pudding chilled, optionally topped with additional fresh blackberries or your favorite toppings.