What is it?

Blackberries are “aggregate” fruits, meaning that one berry is not one fruit, but rather a cluster of small fruits called “drupes.” When ripe, their skin is delicate, shiny and black (if they are reddish, they are not ripe yet) and unlike raspberries, which are hollow in the center, blackberries have a tiny white core. At the market, look for berries without stems, because stems indicate that they were picked before ripening, and they do not get sweeter off the bush.

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  Fresh Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries

  A creamy, thick, tangy homemade yogurt served with fresh berries and honey makes a delicious dessert after a healthful meal.

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  Blackberry and Blueberry Sheet Pan Pie

  Sweet, juicy blackberries and blueberries topped with oats and brown sugar join forces in a buttery crust.

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  Personal Pavlovas

  Individual-sized pavlovas are a simple-yet-festive gluten-free dessert, and this recipe illustrates how easy they are to customize just the way you like them, with options for flavoring the meringue shell,…

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  Sangria

  This is more of a formula than a specific recipe: it starts with a base of simple syrup, orange juice, brandy, and a dash of bitters. To that you can…

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  Blackberry Cobbler with Pistachio Biscuit Topping

  The homey drop biscuit topping of this cobbler makes for quicker assembly than the traditional roll-and-cut biscuits, and has a softer texture once baked.

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  哈克贝利岛屿

  哈克莓和黑莓或覆盆子的结合可以使这种甜点充满馅料，但是您可以使用手头上的任何浆果 - 只需确保它们已经成熟并且…

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  Honey-Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mousse with Sticky Balsamic Berries

  A quick balsamic and black pepper glaze underpins the season’s most colorful fruits in this cool dessert. You’ll need a few hours to strain the yogurt and a few more…

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  Blackberry-Elderflower Tart

  Elderflower liqueur adds a haunting floral-pear fragrance to the light pastry cream filling, contrasting the deeply flavored fresh blackberries. For best results, chill the filled tart before topping it with…

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  Rustic Three-Berry Tart

  Here a tender but sturdy crust beautifully marries with ripe, succulent fruit.

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  Blackberry Ice Cream

  Blackberry jam ups the intensity of this vibrant ice cream, enhancing the sweetness of fresh blackberries. It's the perfect pairing for Coconut Lime Curd Bars.