Blackberries are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory, since their sweet-tart flavor pairs well with many other ingredients. Here’s 50+ tasty blackberry recipes to try out!
In this post, we’ll discover 50+ recipes that use blackberries.
There are recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, so you are sure to find something to your liking.
Here are some tips for using blackberries in recipes:
- Blackberries are best when they are ripe, so be sure to pick them when they are dark purple and soft to the touch.
- Blackberries can be frozen for up to 6 months. This is a great way to extend their shelf life and have them on hand when you need them.
- Blackberries can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. They are a great addition to salads, desserts, and even main dishes.
- Blackberries pair well with many other ingredients, such as lemon, cinnamon, and hazelnut.
So gather your fresh blackberries and get ready to cook!
PS – Be sure to check out these 25+ tasty blackberry cocktails too!
Our Favorite Recipes Using Blackberries
Blackberry Muffins
The BEST Blackberry Muffins. Bursting with blackberries and topped with a cinnamon-cardamom crumble topping.
The Best Blackberry Muffins
Blackberry Goat Cheese Recipe
Why not whip up this sweet and savory Blackberry Goat Cheese appetizer for your next party? This elegant appetizer is easy to make with just 5-ingredients!
Blackberry Goat Cheese Appetizer
Blackberry Smoothie
This Healthy Blackberry Smoothie recipe made without bananas, is the perfect way to start your day. It's amazingly rich and creamy, and packed with Vitamin C.
Healthy Blackberry Smoothie
Blackberry Blondies
If lemon bars and blackberry pie had a baby, you’d have these Blackberry Lemon Blondies. They’re moist, tangy and delicious with bits of blackberries running throughout.
Blackberry Lemon Blondies
Blackberry Cornbread Muffins with Whipped Honey Butter
These are the BEST Blackberry Cornmeal Muffins. Bursting with blackberries and served with creamy whipped honey butter.
Blackberry Cornbread Muffins
Blackberry Ricotta Cake
This Blackberry Ricotta Cake is the most delicious Italian-inspired dessert. The rich ricotta provides the cake with perfect moisture and density and the blackberries make the flavor pop. It’s like the best combination of cake and cheesecake.
Blackberry Ricotta Cake
Blackberry Dutch Baby with Lemon Sugar
This dutch baby pancake, also called a German pancake, has delicious crispy edges, with an airy, puffy center. Topped with tangy lemon sugar and fresh blackberries. It will quickly become a favorite breakfast recipe!
Blackberry and Lemon Sugar Dutch Baby
Blackberry Fool
This Blackberry Fool is a cool and refreshing dessert made from pureed blackberries, whipped cream, and buttery shortbread cookies. Make this elegant and eye-catching dessert the perfect end to your next summer barbeque, afternoon tea, or family get-together.
Blackberry Fool
Blackberry Mimosa Recipe
This Blackberry Mimosa Cocktail is a festive sparkling cocktail that's perfect for holiday parties. Or, try this blackberry champagne cocktail for brunch!
Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
Salmon Tacos with Blackberry Corn Relish
These Salmon Tacos with Blackberry Corn Relish are the best! Plus, these healthy fish tacos can be made in under 30-minutes.
Salmon Tacos with Blackberry Corn Relish
Creamy Blackberry Mojito Recipe
This Creamy Coconut Blackberry Mojito recipe is perfect for the summer. Blackberries, mint, rum and lime juice combine with cream of coconut, served up on ice with a sugar-lime rim. Delicious!
Creamy Coconut Blackberry Mojito
Blackberry Custard Tart
This elegant Custard Tart with Blackberries is made with vanilla-infused custard and blackberry jam. Each element comes together easily, helping you indulge in this late summer treat without the stress.
Blackberry Custard Tart
Blackberry Moscow Mule
Try this Blackberry Moscow Mule for a delicious twist on the traditional Moscow Mule cocktail. Fresh blackberries, lime juice, vodka and ginger beer combine in this delicious and refreshing icy cocktail.
Blackberry Moscow Mule
Blackberry Creme Brulee
Blackberry Creme Brulee is a delicious dessert recipe. Classic creme brulee is topped with a sauce made from roasted blackberries, vanilla bean & cardamom.
Classic Creme Brulee with Roasted Blackberries
Easy Blackberry Galette
This rustic Blackberry Galette is a quick and easy dessert recipe that can be assembled in just 10 minutes using store-bought, refrigerated pie crust.
Blackberry Galette
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail
This Blackberry Bramble Cocktail (or Mocktail) is the perfect spring sipper. Made with just 4-simple ingredients, this gin based cocktail has bright flavors of blackberry and lemon, and is a definite crowd pleaser.
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail
Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad
This salad is perfect in late summer, when blackberries are dripping off the vine. Pistachios, chèvre and honey-mustard vinaigrette pair perfectly with peppery arugula and sweet vine-ripe fruit.
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Mixed Berry Crisp
Juicy, jammy and covered in a sweet, buttery, oat streusel topping, this easy berry crisp recipe is summer in a baking dish. We hope that it becomes as beloved in your family as it has in ours.
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Blackberry and Blueberry Crisp
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Blackberry Friesling
Move over, Frosé! Friesling is in town. This blackberry Friesling recipe is a totally refreshing summer drink! Get the RECIPE from Salt & Lavender
Blackberry Frozen Riesling
Blackberry Lavender Scones
When in need of truly delicious, sweet, berry-filled, oh so flaky, buttery scones, try these Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones. These scones are extra special. Made simply with salted butter and cream, and layered with fresh summer blackberries and sweet white chocolate…beyond delicious. Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Blackberry White Chocolate Scones
Blackberry Yogurt Bark
Frozen, sweet, and delicious, 6 Ingredient Frozen Blackberry Yogurt Bark. Plain Greek yogurt, swirled with sweet blackberry jam, and vanilla. Then topped with fresh berries, white chocolate, and a sprinkle of brown rice crisp cereal. This swirled frozen berry yogurt is nothing short of delicious.Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Blackberry Yogurt Bark
Blackberry Braised Short Ribs
Braised short ribs are served in a syrupy blackberry and red wine sauce over whipped ricotta and tender, earthy roasted golden beets.Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Blackberry Braised Short Ribs
Blackberry Sweet Rolls
Think of these as cinnamon rolls with a fruity twist. Sweet dough is swirled with blackberry filling, baked and topped with cream cheese frosting.Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Blackberry Sweet Rolls
Homemade Blackberry Jam
This Lavender Blackberry Jam is incredibly easy to make and really delicious. You can use fresh or frozen berries for this and it comes together in about 20 minutes. The lavender adds a nice touch but isn't necessary if you don't have it, the blackberries will be just as delicious on their own.Get the RECIPE from The Healthful Ideas
Lavender Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Tarts
These mini Blackberry Tarts are made with a buttery, oh-so-easy sweet, shortbread cookie-like crust and filled with a tart blackberry filling made from whole blackberries. Use fresh or frozen berries for a slice of summer anytime of the year.Get the RECIPE from Quiet Baking Day
Blackberry Tarts
Blackberry Lemon Loaf
This easy and uber moist blackberry lemon bread sings with the bright flavors of lemon and blackberry. Lemon zest and juice bring the lemon flavor to the front while fresh and juicy blackberries are studded throughout.Get the RECIPE from The Marble Kitchen
Blackberry Lemon Bread
Blackberry Icebox Pie
This Blackberry Lemonade Icebox Pie is made with a buttery, crisp graham cracker crust and a tangy cream cheese blackberry lemonade filling, then it’s topped with fresh blackberries and mint! This tart, citrusy-sweet frozen pie is a spring or summer treat the whole family will love! Get the RECIPE from Grandbaby Cakes
Blackberry Lemonade Icebox Pie
Blackberry Curd
With just the right balance of tart and sweet, this luscious blackberry curd is the perfect way to use those in-season blackberries.Get the RECIPE from The Simple Sweet Life
Blackberry Curd
Blackberry Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Put a different (and delicious!) spin on a grilled cheese sandwich with this easy Caprese inspired blackberry grilled cheese. We're working with goat cheese, mozzarella, plenty of basil, and fresh blackberries for this gourmet twist on a classic melt!Get the RECIPE from Life as a Strawberry
Blackberry Grilled Cheese
Blackberry Layer Cake
This mouthwatering blackberry cake is moist, full of flavor, and easy to make. You only need 12 ingredients, and every single bite is heavenly. This cake is not only delicious but a real showstopper that makes it the perfect birthday or anniversary cake.Get the RECIPE from Also the Crumbs Please
Blackberry Cake
Blackberry Glazed Salmon
This easy blackberry glazed salmon is a quick and delicious way to get in more heart-healthy omega-3s and antioxidants. Made with only 6 ingredients and in 15 minutes, you can get a healthy dinner on the table quickly! Get the RECIPE from Lively Table
Blackberry Glazed Salmon
Blackberry Empress Gin Sour
Blackberries and gin are a perfect pair, in my opinion. This Blackberry Empress Gin Sour puts together the delicate florals of Empress Gin and the juiciness of fresh blackberries for an amazing cocktail.Get the RECIPE from Charming Cocktails
Blackberry Gin Sour
Blackberry Cobbler
This biscuit-topped blackberry cobbler is so simple to make! It takes just minutes to throw together, and you’ll be rewarded with a warm, syrupy, sweet dessert, that is only made better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Get the RECIPE from Little Sunny Kitchen
Blackberry Cobbler
Refreshing Greek Yogurt Blackberry Popsicles
These greek yogurt blackberry popsicles are loaded with fresh juicy berries and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Made with just a few simple and natural ingredients, they pack a protein punch while keeping you refreshed. Get the RECIPE from The Fit Peach
Greek Yogurt Blackberry Popsicles
Blackberry Pancakes
You'll love these homemade fluffy Blackberry Pancakes! They're full of summer flavor from the juicy berries and you can use fresh or frozen in this super easy 15-minute recipe.Get the RECIPE from Veggie Desserts
Blackberry Pancakes
Blackberry Goat Cheese Naan
Your tastebuds are going to love you after you make this Blackberry Goat Cheese Naan Flatbread. This is perfect to make for the summer when you want to use the blackberries that are in season right now. This flatbread is a delicious mix of sweet and savory that you’re going to love!Get the RECIPE from One Balanced Life
Blackberry Goat Cheese Flatbread
Chocolate Covered Blackberries
Take your fresh (or frozen) blackberries up a notch by coating them in double layers of chocolate! These chocolate covered blackberries with white and dark chocolate layers make an indulgent treat you can feel good about enjoying!Get the RECIPE from Fresh Coast Eats
Chocolate Covered Blackberries
Blackberry Chicken Spinach Salad with Blackberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Summer spinach salad made with fresh blackberries, chicken, and topped with homemade blackberry poppy seed vinaigrette dressing.Get the RECIPE from Will Cook for Smiles
Blackberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Blackberry Barbeque Sauce
This tangy Blackberry BBQ Sauce includes chipotle chili peppers for a bit of smoky flavor. Easy to make it’s the perfect condiment for any type of smoked or grilled meat.Get the RECIPE from Biscuits and Burlap
Blackberry BBQ Sauce
Blackberry Cookies
These Blackberry Cookies are soft and chewy gluten free sugar cookies that are topped with a blackberry frosting! This fruity cookie recipe has blackberry in 4 ways!Get the RECIPE from Lane and Grey Fare
Blackberry Cookies
Blackberry Lemonade
On a hot day, there’s nothing better than a cold glass of homemade lemonade, and this fresh Blackberry Lemonade recipe made from real fruit hits the spot every time.Get the RECIPE from Peel with Zeal
Blackberry Lemonade
Blackberry and Thyme Greek Yogurt Toast with Citrus Honey
Don’t underestimate how delicious yogurt on toast is! This Greek yogurt toast with blackberry preserves, fresh blackberries, thyme, and citrus honey is the best sweet breakfast toast ever.Get the RECIPE from Cultured Guru
Blackberry and Thyme Greek Yogurt Toast
Blackberry Sorbet
This Blackberry Sorbet recipe requires minimal ingredients while showcasing fresh fruit (can't get any better than this!) It's also fun to experiment with a combination of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries as well! Get the RECIPE from Naturally Ella
Blackberry Sorbet
Blackberry Crumble Bars
Blackberry Crumble Bars: Chewy oatmeal bars with a homemade blackberry jam center and crumble topping.Get the RECIPE from Broma Bakery
Blackberry Crumble Bars
Raw Blackberry Coconut Slice
Raw Blackberry Coconut Cashew Slice. Yes it’s vegan and paelo and all that good stuff, but more importantly it’s DELICIOUS.Get the RECIPE from Broma Bakery
Raw Blackberry Coconut Cashew Slice
Blackberry Caprese Appetizers
This fruit kabob recipe is quick to come together, with minimal prep work you can create a simple, fancy and delicious dish! You can bring this cold party appetizer to your next family get together, work potluck or event and they are sure to be a big hit.Get the RECIPE from Butter with a Side of Bread
Blackberry Caprese Skewers
Blackberry Cupcakes
Blackberry cupcakes with a chocolate cupcake bottom and a rich blackberry buttercream is the cupcake of choice in our house. You can top lemon, vanilla or chocolate cupcakes with this blackberry buttercream—it’s your choice! Get the RECIPE from Dessert for Two
Blackberry Cupcakes
Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is so mouthwatering and loaded with tons of fresh fruit and a delicious tangy and easy dressing that your family will go crazy for.Get the RECIPE from The Recipe Critic
Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad
Blackberry Donuts
These donuts are awesome for many reasons. They’re baked, not fried. They’re fluffy and cake-like. They’re full of fresh blackberry flavor. They have a to-die-for fresh blackberry glaze! Get the RECIPE from Yes to Yolks
Blackberry Donuts
Blackberry Ice Cream
This blackberry ice cream is the perfect fruity, and creamy, purple ice cream made with the best blackberry flavor in the ice cream base, and in a sweet blackberry swirl throughout. Get the RECIPE from LMLD.org
Blackberry Ice Cream
Blackberry Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches are the new thing. Made with boxed brownies and store-bought vanilla ice cream mixed with blackberry purée!Get the RECIPE from Broma Bakery
Blackberry Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
How to Store Blackberries
- Store ripe blackberries in the refrigerator to help them stay fresh longer. Place them in a paper towel-lined container or perforated plastic bag to allow air circulation. Use within a few days for the best flavor and texture.
How to Make Ahead
Many of these blackberry recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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50+ Ways to Use Fresh Blackberries
Blackberries are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory, since their sweet-tart flavor pairs well with many other ingredients. Try these Blackberry Muffins. Bursting with blackberries and topped with a cinnamon-cardamom crumble topping.
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Serves 8 muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ⅓ – ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh frozen blackberries (or fresh)
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
- Add flour, sugar, salt and baking powder to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add oil to a 1 cup measuring cup. Add egg and enough milk (⅓ – ½ cup) to fill to 1-cup line. Add vanilla and almond extract (if using) and whisk to combine.
- Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined. Then fold in blackberries.
- To Make Streusel Topping: Mix together sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon and cardamom with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle over muffins before baking.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. When muffins are done, cool for a few minutes in the muffin pan before removing to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- To store, place in a plastic bag or airtight container lined with a paper towel (this prevents them from getting soggy). Seal and store at room temperature for up to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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