20 Fresh And Delicious Blackberry Recipes

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Updated on June 18, 2024

Triple Berry Sonker with Dip

If you're like us and can't get enough of fresh blackberries during the summertime, look no further for tasty blackberry recipes. Our collection of recipes is perfect for summer get-togethers or porch parties, and any recipe you select is sure to leave your friends and family full and happy. We've also included recipes that make the most of frozen blackberries too, so you can enjoy the flavorful berries any time of the year. So, whether you have fresh or frozen berries on hand, make the most of them with our best blackberry recipes.

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Berry Upside-Down Cake

Southern Living Berry Upside Down Cake sliced and ready to serve — Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Upside-down cakes don't have to use pineapple. Make this version with a mix of berries, or go all in on just blackberries, either way it'll be delicious.

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Blackberry Pie

Southern Living Blackberry Pie ready to serve with a gold pie server beside the dish — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

If you find yourself with a few too many pints of blackberries and no way to use them soon, turn to this pie. The jammy berry filling and flaky crust are the epitome of summer baking.

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Triple Berry Sonker With Dip

Triple Berry Sonker with Dip

Never heard of a sonker? This is your cue to try it out, especially this version filled with fresh blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (about 20 cups of fruit total!).

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Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch

Southern Living Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch in glasses to serve — Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

Nothing screams summer like a cool, refreshing punch using fresh berries. This big batch drink is perfect for parties, and is non-alcoholic by design, so everyone can partake.

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Easy Blackberry Turnovers

Easy Blackberry Turnovers — Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner

Turnovers can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. The fluffy treats require just 15 minutes of hands-on time to pull together.

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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

This French toast casserole needs to be chilled for at least 8 and up to 24 hours before it's baked, so it's a great make ahead option for weekend or holiday breakfasts.

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Charlotte Russe Cake

Charlotte Russe Cake — Micah Leal

Charlotte Russe cake uses lady fingers, gelatin, lemon curd, and more to create a beautiful cake that comes together without any baking. So, forget about turning on your oven to serve this blackberry dessert.

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Blackberry Jelly

Blackberry Jelly — Southern Living

If you have a bounty of fresh blackberries, this jelly will be your go-to recipe. You'll need 3 to 4 quarts to make 8 jars of jelly.

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Blackberry Cobbler

easy blackberry cobbler in a white square dish — Hannah Zimmerman

Since blackberries have a more firm texture than other berries, they hold up better when baked in a cobbler.

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Blackberry-Honey Mustard Sauce

Blackberry-Honey Mustard Sauce — Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

In addition to delivering a sweet and tangy flavor, this sauce also adds a pretty pop of color to your plate.

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Blackberry Jam Cake

Blackberry Jam Cake — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Let them eat blackberry jam cake. This recipe makes use of blackberry jam on the inside of the cake and fresh blackberries add the finishing touch.

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Cornmeal Crêpes With Blackberries and Buttermilk Cream

Cornmeal Crêpes with Blackberries and Buttermilk Cream — Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Before starting on this recipe, make sure you have a reliable nonstick pan. This is key to perfecting these crêpes.

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Blackberry Pisco Sours

Blackberry Pisco Sour Recipe — Southern Living

Perfect for a porch party, our recipe makes enough to fill four glasses at a time. It is stronger than most cocktails, as it is meant to be sipped.

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Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler

Southern Living Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler in bowls topped with ice cream — Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Most kitchens aren’t complete without a big yellow box of Bisquick, and this simple cobbler is our new favorite way to put it to use.

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Blackberry Mojito

Southern Living Blackberry Mojito in glasses to serve — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This cocktail couldn’t be more refreshing for hot Southern summers. If you garnish your drink with fresh mint, be sure to slap it (yes, literally) beforehand to release the oils for more flavor.

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Berry Tiramisu

Southern Living Berry Tiramisu topped with fresh berries — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This fruity spin on tiramisu is our new favorite way to use our trusty 9x13 dish.

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Apple-Blackberry Cobbler

Apple-Blackberry Cobbler — Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

With fresh end-of-season blackberries and early fall apples, this cobbler is just the dessert you need for those in-between months.

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Baked Almond French Toast with Maple-Blackberry Syrup

Baked Almond French Toast with Maple-Blackberry Syrup — Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford

This overnight French toast casserole is the ideal big-batch breakfast to prep ahead of time for weekend guests. The Maple-Blackberry Syrup is an easy but elegant way to elevate the whole dish.

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Rum Babas with Fresh Blackberries

Rum Babas With Fresh Blackberries — Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Audrey Davis

“When I was at Crook's Corner, I generally would make rum babas only during the holidays. They seem extra festive but are also a bit more trouble than the simpler recipes that I prefer,” writes Chef Bill Smith. “I don't recall how they suddenly popped back up on the menu in midsummer, but I'm glad it happened because they are exquisite with fresh wild blackberries."

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Sallie Ann Robinson's Blackberry Dumplings

Sallie Ann Robinson's Blackberry Dumplings — Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

This recipe features fluffy dumplings and a sweet and tangy blackberry sauce, need we say more?

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