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.
Berry Upside-Down Cake
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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.
Blackberry Pie
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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.
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!).
Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch
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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.
Easy Blackberry Turnovers
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Turnovers can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. The fluffy treats require just 15 minutes of hands-on time to pull together.
One-Dish Blackberry French Toast
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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.
Charlotte Russe Cake
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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.
Blackberry Jelly
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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.
Blackberry Cobbler
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Hannah Zimmerman
Since blackberries have a more firm texture than other berries, they hold up better when baked in a cobbler.
Blackberry-Honey Mustard Sauce
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In addition to delivering a sweet and tangy flavor, this sauce also adds a pretty pop of color to your plate.
Blackberry Jam Cake
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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.
Cornmeal Crêpes With Blackberries and Buttermilk Cream
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Before starting on this recipe, make sure you have a reliable nonstick pan. This is key to perfecting these crêpes.
Blackberry Pisco Sours
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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.
Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler
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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.
Blackberry Mojito
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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.
Berry Tiramisu
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This fruity spin on tiramisu is our new favorite way to use our trusty 9x13 dish.
Apple-Blackberry Cobbler
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With fresh end-of-season blackberries and early fall apples, this cobbler is just the dessert you need for those in-between months.
Baked Almond French Toast with Maple-Blackberry Syrup
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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.
Rum Babas with Fresh Blackberries
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“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."
Sallie Ann Robinson's Blackberry Dumplings
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This recipe features fluffy dumplings and a sweet and tangy blackberry sauce, need we say more?