15+ Juicy Blackberry Recipes to Try This Summer
There's no better fruit to represent the arrival of summer than sweet, tangy blackberries. Now that they're in their prime, we're celebrating by eating as many as possible. Blackberry cobblers, muffins, jam, and drinks like margaritas and iced tea are out in full force, and we definitely aren't complaining. Check out our favorite blackberry recipes and take advantage of blackberry season before the juicy fruits are gone.
Perfectly Easy Blackberry Pie
Perfectly Easy Blackberry Pie Recipe
If you haven't eaten any blackberry pie yet, is it really summer? This perfectly easy blackberry pie comes together in a little more than an hour and highlights one of summer's best fruits. This recipe works with either fresh or frozen blackberries (or a mixture of the two), but fresh blackberries have more flavor and won't take as long to cook. Serve with vanilla ice cream or lemon sorbet.
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Blackberry Jam Cake
Inspired by her Aunt Julie's blackberry jam cake, Damaris Phillips created this showstopping version. The caramel cream cheese frosting is slightly savory to balance out the sweetness of this three-layer cake.
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Blackberry-Orange Margarita
Blackberry-Orange Margarita Recipe
This fruity sipper has sweet-tart flavor with a subtle burn from the serrano-infused tequila. Tender-tongued? This drink is equally delicious without the chile. Blackberries are fiber-packed and contain antioxidants called polyphenols that might ward off cognitive decline and keep your heart healthy.
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Blackberry-Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Blackberry-Hibiscus Agua Fresca Recipe
Need a big batch sipper to serve a crowd? Look no further than this refreshing recipe to get the job done. Perfect for picnics or barbecues, this alcohol-free beverage is great for the whole family.
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Blackberry-Vanilla Vodka Lemonade
Blackberry-Vanilla Vodka Lemonade Recipe
For a winning adult lemonade, try Blackberry-Vanilla Vodka Lemonade. The vanilla bean is a pleasing addition.
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Blackberry Chambord Jam
Blackberry Chambord Jam Recipe
This jam blends blackberries and Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur that brings out the flavor of the fruit.
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Blackberry Iced Tea
It doesn't get much more refreshing than a tall pitcher of iced tea. Plus, you can make this sweet, plum-hued beverage year-round by using fresh or frozen blackberries.
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Blackberry-Gin Shrub Cocktail
Blackberry-Gin Shrub Cocktail Recipe
Red wine vinegar and clover honey really brighten up the flavors in one these berry shrub cocktails. Serve it up at a party for a perfectly summery and refreshing sip.
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Blackberry-and-Bourbon Cobbler
Blackberry-and-Bourbon Cobbler Recipe
Every weekend, especially during summer, the Fields family would make their version of cobbler, a cake-y mix of milk, sugar, and self-rising flour poured over fruit. Kelly says sometimes her mom would get "feisty" and add in amaretto. Here, Kelly plays to her own preferences with a bit of bourbon.
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Blackberry-Lime Agua Fresca
Blackberry-Lime Agua Fresca Recipe
Refreshing Blackberry-Lime Agua Fresca is sure to please adults and kids alike. Use club soda instead of water to make this a bubbly sipper.
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Blackberry Swirl Ice Cream
Blackberry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe
A mixture of fresh blackberries and lemon juice make up Blackberry Swirl Ice Cream—a variation of our No-Cook Vanilla Ice Cream. Perfect for summer, this refreshing treat will certainly help keep you cool.
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Blackberry Muffins
These Blackberry Muffins have a nice light crumb and a perfect crunchy sugary topping. Buttermilk gives the muffins a tender, yet light, consistency and teams up with acidic lemon zest to counteract the sweetness from the berries' natural sugar. We like them cut in half and lightly toasted with some cream cheese on top, either as a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat.
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Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake
Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake Recipe
You will not be disappointed with this Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake recipe. As one online reviewer says, "I took the cake to my office and there was not even a crumb left on the plate!
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Blackberry Jam
Our Blackberry Jam is mostly sweet, with a touch of acid, and we've left the seeds in so you get a little texture and crunch. It's the perfect way to savor the flavor of those fresh summer blackberries.
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Blackberry-Brie Pizzettas
Blackberry-Brie Pizzettas Recipe
At happy hour, pair these appetizer-size pizzas with a chilly glass of rosé. For an entrée, simply roll dough into larger rounds.
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Blackberry Cobbler
This family recipe is sure to please both kids and adults alike. With large, juicy blackberries and a simple, sweet batter, what's not to like? Use up your farmer's market bounty easily in this timeless cobbler.