Best Fresh & Frozen Blackberry Recipes

This collection of delicious fresh and frozen blackberry recipes covers the best easy recipes for old faves like :

• Blackberry Cobbler
• Blackberry Crumble
• Blackberry Pie.

But also more unusual blackberry recipes for show stopping blackberry desserts including :

• Chocolate Blackberry Tart
• Blackberry Charlotte
• Jamie Oliver’s Blackberry Fool
• Blackberry Meringues
• And a truly glorious Blackberry & Apple Cake like no other!!

PLUS frozen blackberry recipes for ice cream, sorbet & frozen yoghurt, blackberry jam & jelly recipes and scrumptiously easy blackberry bars.

Frozen Blackberries

Most of these are recipes for frozen blackberries – as well as fresh – and can be made from the freezer.

So if you’re wondering what to do with frozen blackberries read on.

Enjoy!!

Best Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipes

Blackberry cobbler is a family fave dessert you can make fast on auto-pilot with a few basics in your head.

It is delicious with fresh blackberries but also great with frozen berries and if you’re pushed a cake mix.

In this blackberry cobbler collection you’ll find brilliant basics for quick :

• Easy Blackberry Cobbler
• Southern Blackberry Cobbler
• Blackberry Bisquick Cobbler
• Blackberry Cake Mix Cobbler

PLUS lovely ideas for giving your blackberry cobbler a fresh twist :

• Blackberry Pie Crust Cobbler
• Blackberry Shortcake Cobbler
• Peach & Blackberry Cobbler
• Apple & Blackberry Cobbler
• Pear & Blackberry Cobbler

And even yummy blackberry cobbler recipes for those watching carbs :

• Keto Blackberry Cobbler
• Gluten Free Blackberry Cobbler

Easy Blackberry Cobbler

For an easy blackberry cobbler with slightly biscuity dough on top :

1. Mix 4 cups/600g blackberries with 0.25 cup/50g sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice & 1 tbsp corn flour/starch.
2. Pour into pie dish.
3. Combine 1 cup/120g plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
4. Rub in 4 slices of butter, cubed.
5. Bring together as a dough with 1 beaten egg & 0.25 cup/60 ml milk.
6. Scoop balls of dough onto fruit.
7. Pop in oven for 30 mins at 350f.

Old Fashioned Southern Blackberry Cobbler

Or for a classic old fashioned, southern blackberry cobbler with a batter-like dough underneath :

1. Put oven on at 350f/175c.
2. Drop 6 slices of cubed butter into a baking dish & pop in oven to melt.
3. In large bowl mix 1.5 cups of flour with 1/2 cup of sugar, 3 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt.
4. Briefly stir in 1.5 cups of milk.
5. Pour batter over melted butter.
6. Drop 3 cups of blackberries into batter as evenly as possible.
7. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
8. Bake for 40 mins.

Super Quick Blackberry Cobbler With Bisquick

You can whip up a super quick blackberry cobbler with frozen berries and a Bisquick mix.

Simply follow Southern cobbler above swapping flour, salt & baking powder with 1.5 cups of Bisquick.

Even Quicker Blackberry Cobbler With Cake Mix

For a lightning quick blackberry cobbler with a cake mix just :

1. Put 3 cups of blackberries in dish.
2. Roughly rub 0.5 cups of softened butter into a box of cake mix.
3. Sprinkle mix over blackberries.
4. Bake at 375f/190c for 30 mins.

Peach & Blackberry Cobbler

Peach and blackberries make a truly delicious combo in a quick cobbler.

1. Prep, or grab from freezer, 4 cups of fruit. Go heavier on peach but exact balance doesn’t matter.
2. Plonk in buttered baking dish.
3. Toss fruit in 0.5 cups of sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon, a squirt or so of lemon juice & a little lemon zest.
4. In a mixing bowl, mix 0.75 cups of flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp baking powder & a good pinch of salt.
5. Cube 3 slices (tbsp) of butter & rub in roughly to make breadcrumbs.
6. Stir in 1/4-1/2 cup of milk to bring together soft but not sloppy dough.
7. Scoop blobs of dough onto fruit.
8. Bake at 375f for 45-60 mins – it is not a fussy dish so really can be shoved in at whatever temperature the oven is on at for dinner and eyeballed for when it looks done!

Apple & Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry & apple pie is a British classic but if you are short on time a black & apple cobbler is way easier!!

1. Peel, slice & core 2lb of cooking apples, (Bramleys for Brits!)
2. Soften apples in pan for 5 mins with a good blob of butter.
3. Add 1/2lb of blackberries for 1 min to release juice, then take off heat & chuck in buttered baking dish.
4. Roughly rub 4oz of cubed butter into 8oz of self raising flour.
5. Add 2oz sugar & tsp cinnamon.
6. Stir in 4oz yoghurt & enough milk (about 3tbsp) to make soft dough.
7. Splodge spoons of dough on fruit.
8. Bake at 400f for 30 mins.

Or try this version with whipped cream topped cobbles …

Pear & Blackberry Cobbler

For a stylish twist on a blackberry cobbler that tastes amazing try this pear & blackberry recipe :

1. Halve 6 pears, core & slice thickly.
2. Add pears to heavy dish.
3. Toss with 1-2 cups of blackberries, a few dollops of honey, a squirt of lemon juice & lemon zest.
4. Cook for 15 mins at 400f.
5. Put aside roughly 8 slices of pear and some blackberries.
6. In large bowl mix 1.5 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 3 tsp baking powder & a pinch of salt.
7. Then stir in 1.5 cups of milk.
8. Pour batter over top of fruit.
9. Then arrange other fruit on top.
10. Bake at 400f for 30 mins.

Alternatively, try this sugar free version with almond flour and honey.

Keto Blackberry Cobbler

You can make an easy Keto blackberry cobbler with sweeteners :

1. Tip 3 cups of blackberries, 2 tsp of cinnamon & 1-2 tbsp of sweetener into a lightly greased baking dish.
2. Bake at 350f for 10 mins.
3. Mix 1/2 cup almond flour with 1/4 cups of chopped almonds, melted coconut oil & shredded coconut PLUS 1-2 tbsp of sweetener.
4. Chuck over cooked fruit and bake for another 15 mins.

If you serve with lots of heavy cream you can cut down on sweetener.

Gluten Free Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

1. Toss 3-4 cups of blackberries in a few tbsp of sugar & 1 tbsp of corn starch in a buttered baking dish.
2. Mix 1/2 cup of gluten free flour with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar & 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
3. Rub in 2 diced slices of butter.
4. Beat 1 egg with 2 tbsp of milk.
5. Combine with flour mixture.
6. Spoon over fruit in cobbles.
7. Bake at 400f for 25 mins.

Blackberry Dessert Recipes

These blackberry desserts truly are show stoppers. Some are a tad tricky but plenty are super quick.

A few of them do need fresh berries but most are fabulous with frozen:

• Blackberry Pavlova
• Blackberry Tart
• Blackberry Chocolate Tart
• Blackberry Charlotte
• Blackberry Summer Pudding
• Blackberry Meringue Kisses
• Blackberry Trifle
• Blackberry & Cream Shortcake
• Blackberry Custard Tarts
• Blackberry Creme Brulee
• Blackberry Goats Cheese Tart

Blackberry Pavlova

This blackberry pavlova made with with frozen blackberries is surprisingly pretty quick and easy …

Blackberry Tart

This French style blackberry tart recipe is an absolute classic. It’s one of the few recipes here that truly does need fresh blackberries.

Blackberry Chocolate Tart

This blackberry chocolate tart is actually vegan but totally stunning.

Blackberry Charlotte

If you want a really grand blackberry dessert you have to try this blackberry Charlotte Russe.

Or whip up this blackberry Charlotte with bought madeleines and a cream cheese – chocolate mousse.

Blackberry Summer Pudding

A summer pudding with blackberries tastes luxurious but made with bread passed its best and foraged berries it barely costs a thing.

Blackberry Meringue Kisses

These blackberry meringue kisses make an incredibly pretty dessert …

Blackberry Trifle

This gorgeous blackberry trifle is a great way to use frozen berries …

Blackberry & Cream Shortcake

If you’re after a blackberry dessert recipe that kids can help with do check out this traditional British blackberry & cream shortcake.

Blackberry Custard Tarts

For individual blackberry desserts, make these beautiful little blackberry custard tarts …

Blackberry Creme Brulee

Or these blackberry creme brulees.

Blackberry Goats Cheese Tart

For an unusual blackberry dessert that borders on savoury try this amazing – though tricky!! – blackberry goats cheese tart.

Blackberry Cake Recipes

These blackberry cake recipes include classic muffins & loaves which are great with frozen berries.

But also incredibly special :

• Blackberry Cheesecake
• Blackberry Rum Baba
• Blackberry Focaccia
• PLUS that Blackberry & Apple Cake like no other, promised earlier!!

Blackberry Muffins

These blackberry muffins can be whipped up fast using frozen blackberries from the freezer.

Blackberry Loaf

This easy blackberry loaf can be made with frozen blackberries in no time but the berries need thawing.

Blackberry Focaccia

For a more unusual take on a bready blackberry cake try this recipe for blackberry & basil focaccia.

Blackberry Baba

This blackberry rum baba is a real statement cake that is a great recipe to make with frozen blackberries.

Blackberry Cheesecake

You could simply top your favourite cheesecake recipe with a blackberry compote but this true blackberry cheesecake recipe is a stunner.

You only need fresh fruit for decoration as the filling can be made with frozen blackberries.

Blackberry & Apple Cake

If you are a slow cooker fan you must try this blackberry & apple cake but for something utterly awesome check out this blackberry & apple cake with white chocolate drizzle.

Blackberry Bars & Brownies

These blackberry bar & brownie recipes are brilliant if you are after snack and lunch box friendly blackberry ideas. All are good recipes for frozen blackberries.

• Blackberry Pie Bars
• Blackberry Crumble Bars
• Blackberry Cobbler Bars
• Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
• Blackberry Brownies

Blackberry Pie Bars

These yummy blackberry pie bars are a handy, picnic friendly alternative to a full blackberry pie.

Blackberry Crumble Bars

These blackberry crumble bars are another handy snack option. They have a bit more “stick” than classic crumble with inclusion of an egg.

Blackberry Cobbler Bars

These deliciously shortbready blackberry cobbler bars are incredibly easy to make.

Blackberry Cheesecake Bars

These blackberry cheesecake bars are gorgeous but not complicated.

Blackberry Brownies

For even more indulgence try these blackberry cheesecake brownies.

Chilled & Frozen Blackberry Recipes

On scorching summer days tangy-sweet blackberries are fantastic in chilled and frozen recipes like these :

• Blackberry Ice Pops
• Blackberry Ice Cream
• Blackberry Sorbet
• Frozen Blackberry Yoghurt
• Blackberry Fool
• Blackberry & Apple Frozen Yoghurt Cake
• Blackberry Eton Mess
• Lime & Blackberry Bombe

Blackberry Ice Pops

On hot days these blackberry & limeade popsicles are super refreshing for all the family …

Or for a sugar free option make these blackberry & grape popsicles or these blackberry yoghurt popsicles.

Blackberry Ice Cream

With this no churn blackberry ice cream recipe you really can make blackberry ice cream without an ice cream maker or a lot of fuss.

Blackberry Sorbet

If you can’t even be faffed with easy ice cream make this super simple blackberry sorbet recipe instead.

Frozen Blackberry Yoghurt

If you’re avoiding added sugar this blackberry frozen yoghurt is a delicious alternative.

Blackberry Fool

Or for a super quick but indulgent chilled blackberry recipe make this blackberry fool from Jamie Oliver.

Blackberry & Apple Frozen Yoghurt Cake

For an unusual take on blackberries and apple try this blackberry & apple frozen yoghurt cake which is like a cheesecake with frozen yoghurt.

Blackberry Eton Mess

This blackberry Eton mess has a twist of lemon curd added to the blackberries, meringue and cream.

Or throw together this blackberry & ginger Eton Mess with bought meringues and ginger snaps …

Lime & Blackberry Bombe

Or for a seriously spectacular frozen blackberry recipe try this surprisingly easy blackberry bombe.

Blackberry Pie Recipes

A pie can feel like an effort but you can make quick blackberry pies from frozen blackberries and pastry.

• Blackberry & Apple Pie
• Blackberry Turnovers
• Blackberry Crostata / Galette
• Blackberry & Pear Pie
• Blackberry Custard Pie

Blackberry & Apple Pie

There is something so satisfying about a good old fashioned blackberry & apple pie and this Jamie Oliver recipe is amazing.

Blackberry Turnovers

Little blackberry turnovers are a super handy alternative to pie for packed lunches & picnics.

Blackberry Crostata / Galette

This blackberry galette – or crostata if you like – with frozen blackberries is a super fast way to make a pie.

Blackberry & Pear Pie

If you’ve lots of frozen blackberries but can’t face another blackberry & apple pie make this delicate crusted blackberry & pear pie instead.

Blackberry Custard Pie

Or this fabulous blackberry custard pie with its super creamy filling.

Blackberry Pudding Recipes

Traditional British blackberry puddings, oozing stomach warming comfort, truly are the best recipes to make with frozen blackberries in fall.

• Blackberry Queen Of Puddings
• Blackberry Bread Pudding
• Blackberry Dumplings

Blackberry Queen Of Puddings

This queen of puddings. is crammed with juicy blackberries between layers of sponge and meringue.

Blackberry Bread Pudding

This blackberry bread & butter pudding isn’t a totally classic version but it’s very quick, easy & yummy.

Blackberry Dumplings

This really is a classic British blackberry dumping recipe to mark the end of the UK blackberry picking season on Michaelmas day.

Blackberry Crisp Recipes

Blackberry crisp truly is the easiest blackberry dessert. You can throw it together fast with frozen berries.

• Easy Blackberry Crisp
• Blackberry & Peach Crisp
• Healthy Blackberry Crisp
• Blackberry & Apple Betty

Easy Blackberry Crisp

This super simple blackberry crisp can be done in just 30 minutes.

Blackberry & Peach Crisp

I love this classic blackberry & peach crisp recipe as it’s even easy enough to whip up when you’re camping!

Healthy Blackberry Crisp

For a gluten free, lower sugar option try this healthier blackberry crisp.

Blackberry & Apple Betty

This blackberry & apple betty is a lovely light recipe with buttered breadcrumbs instead of flour.

Blackberry Crumble Recipes

What’s a crumble and what’s a crisp is an endless debate between Brits and Americans but who cares, these blackberry crumble recipes are easy & yummy and some a tad unusual …

• Blackberry & Apple Crumble
• Blackberry & Pear Crumble
• Blackberry & Rhubarb Crumble
• Blackberry & Apple Crumble With Marzipan
• Blackberry & Strawberry Crumble

Blackberry & Apple Crumble

First a classic blackberry & apple crumble recipe in case you don’t have one. Great with frozen berries.

Blackberry & Pear Crumble

For a deliciously unusual twist try this blackberry & pear crumble.

Rhubarb & Blackberry Crumble Recipe

This rhubarb & blackberry crumble is useful early in blackberry season if you’ve not got lots of blackberries but do have leftover rhubarb.

Blackberry & Apple Crumble with Marzipan

For something more unusual try Nigel Slater’s amazing blackberry & apple crumble with marzipan.

Strawberry & Blackberry Crumble Recipe

Finally, this strawberry & blackberry crumble recipe has a wonderful medley of berry flavours.

Healthy Blackberry Dessert Recipes

Delicious blackberry desserts don’t have to be totally over indulgent.

These healthy blackberry dessert ideas can be thrown together fast for all the antihistamine and immune boosting benefits of berries minus the sugar & calories …

• Goats cheese, blackberries & almonds drizzled with honey
• Blackberries with honeydew or golden melon
• Blackberries, figs & ricotta
• Blackberries with goats yoghurt
• Blackberry, banana & mint
• Blackberry, banana & mint with cream cheese
• Blackberries poached for 5 minutes in a glass of red wine and served with yoghurt or creme fraiche.

Blackberry Jelly, Jam & Compote Recipes

I think blackberry jelly & jam is just as good with frozen blackberries.

So if you’re exhausted after a day picking you can freeze blackberries for jelly making on another day.

• Easy Blackberry Jelly
• Blackberry & Apple Jelly
• Hedgerow Jelly
• Blackberry Compote
• Blackberry & Thyme Jam
• Blackberry Jalapeno Jelly

Easy Blackberry Jelly

A quick and easy blackberry jelly recipe that avoids endless straining & works with frozen blackberries.

Blackberry & Apple Jelly

This blackberry & apple jelly is fab if you don’t have lots of blackberries but have been storing apples.

Hedgerow Jelly

Wild blackberries make a wonderfully unique hedgerow jelly combined with foraged elderberries, sloes, damsons & crab apples.

Blackberry Compote

An unbelievably quick blackberry compote from fresh or frozen blackberries is a joy with ice cream, yoghurt or creme fraiche as a quick dessert or as a cheesecake topping.

Blackberry & Thyme Jam

This quick blackberry & thyme jam is a lovely combo of wild blackberries and easy to grow thyme.

Blackberry Jalapeno Jelly

This unusual blackberry recipe for blackberry jalapeno jelly makes a cool alternative to cranberries.

If you are making blackberry jelly to store for the year ahead rather than wolf down fast check out this guide to: How To Can Blackberry Jelly.

And there you go, a massive guide to the best fresh and frozen blackberry recipes for everything from unusual blackberry desserts to good old fashioned blackberry pies.

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