10+ Blackberry Recipes You’ll Love to Try This Season

Blackberries really shine in all sorts of recipes. Sweet or savory, they bring a punch of fresh, natural flavor to whatever you’re making.

You can whip up something delicious with just a handful of simple blackberry recipes. Some are quick and easy, while others are great for sharing at a family table.

Ingredients

• Fresh blackberries
• Sugar
• Flour
• Butter
• Lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1. Gently rinse blackberries under cold water.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Mix blackberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl.
4. Prepare a dough or topping with flour and butter.
5. Bake until golden and bubbly.

1) Slow Cooker Blackberry Pork Tenderloin

Here’s a surprisingly easy way to use blackberries: toss them in with pork tenderloin in your slow cooker. The berries’ sweetness balances out the savory pork.

I like to season the pork with rosemary and sage. Blackberry jam, fresh berries, and a bit of honey or balsamic vinegar make a sauce that’s honestly hard to mess up.

Just pile everything into the slow cooker and let it go. The pork comes out super tender.

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp dried sage
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup blackberry jam
• 1/4 cup honey

Cooking Instructions

1. Season pork with sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Place pork in slow cooker.
3. Spoon blackberry jam, fresh blackberries, and honey over pork.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Slice and serve with the sauce on top.

You can find more details about this recipe at slow cooker blackberry pork tenderloin.

2) Classic Blackberry Cobbler

Classic blackberry cobbler is about as comforting as dessert gets. Start by pouring melted butter into your baking dish for a rich base.

Mix up sugar and flour for the batter, then add fresh blackberries on top. That’s where the magic happens.

Bake until the topping is golden and the berries are bubbling. It’s honestly best warm, maybe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 cups fresh blackberries

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pour melted butter into an 8-inch square baking dish.
3. In a bowl, mix sugar, flour, milk, and baking powder.
4. Pour batter over the melted butter. Don’t stir.
5. Spoon blackberries evenly over the batter.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.

3) Blackberry Pie with Lemon Zest

This pie puts a citrusy twist on the classic. Lemon zest brightens up the sweet berries and gives the pie a lighter feel.

Mix blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss it all together so the fruit gets coated.

If you’re short on time, just use a store-bought crust. Bake the pie until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles, about 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

Let it cool a bit before slicing so the filling sets up.

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 cups blackberries
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 prepared pie crust

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
3. Pour into the pie crust.
4. Cover with a top crust or make a lattice if you’re feeling fancy.
5. Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden and filling bubbles.
6. Cool before serving.

For more details, you can check a blackberry pie recipe with lemon zest.

4) Blackberry Crisp with Oat Topping

Blackberry crisp is the dessert I make when I want something sweet but not heavy. Fresh blackberries bring tartness, and the oat topping adds a buttery crunch.

The topping is just oats, brown sugar, butter, and a bit of flour. It bakes up golden and crisp over those juicy berries.

Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Honestly, it’s cozy any time of year. For a good example, see this Blackberry Crisp recipe with oat topping.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Put blackberries in a baking dish.
3. Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over the berries.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until topping is golden and berries are bubbly.
6. Let cool slightly before serving.

5) Blackberry Jam

Making blackberry jam at home is way easier than it sounds. Just mash the berries, add sugar, and cook until it thickens.

Stir often so it doesn’t burn. After about five minutes of boiling, pour into jars.

You get sweet, fruity jam that’s perfect for toast or desserts. Plus, you control the ingredients—no weird additives or too much sugar.

Ingredients

• 5 cups blackberries
• 2.5 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1. Mash blackberries in a large pot.
2. Add sugar and lemon juice.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
4. Lower the heat and keep it at a gentle boil for 10 more minutes.
5. Pour jam into clean jars and let cool.

For a detailed recipe, see this blackberry jam recipe.

6) Blackberry Galette

A blackberry galette is rustic, unfussy, and comes together fast. It’s just a flaky crust folded over berries tossed with sugar and lemon juice.

You don’t have to be a pro baker to pull this off. Serve it warm with ice cream, or just eat it plain.

Store-bought crust saves time, but homemade is always a bit better. Cornstarch in the filling keeps things from getting runny.

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Toss blackberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
3. Roll out pie crust on a baking sheet.
4. Spread blackberry mixture in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
5. Fold crust edges over the berries, pleating as you go.
6. Brush edges with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until crust is golden and berries are bubbly.
8. Let it cool a bit before serving.

You can find more tips for making a blackberry galette at Bakes by Brown Sugar.

7) Blackberry Hand Pies

Blackberry hand pies are fun and honestly pretty easy. Use store-bought crust or make your own if you’re feeling ambitious.

The filling is sweetened blackberries, sometimes with lemon or a pinch of cinnamon. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.

They’re great for snacks or dessert and freeze well. If you want, glaze them with a little blackberry syrup.

Ingredients

• 2 cups blackberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 package pie crust or homemade dough
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
3. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
4. Spoon filling onto each circle.
5. Fold dough over and seal edges.
6. Brush with beaten egg.
7. Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 20-25 minutes until golden.

8) Blackberry Sorbet

Blackberry sorbet is a cool, super refreshing treat. It’s perfect on a hot day or just when you want a fruity dessert.

Blend blackberries with water and lemon juice. Make a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in warm water, then mix it all together.

Freeze the mixture, stirring every so often to keep it smooth. You can swap in other fruits or add a touch of honey if you want.

It’s a nice dairy-free option, and you don’t need any fancy equipment.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Cooking Instructions:

1. Rinse blackberries.
2. Blend blackberries with 1 cup water and lemon juice until smooth.
3. In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Let syrup cool.
4. Mix syrup with blackberry puree.
5. Pour into a shallow container. Freeze for 1 hour, then stir. Repeat every 30 minutes until firm.
6. Serve cold.

9) Blackberry Sauce for Ice Cream

Blackberry sauce is such an easy way to jazz up your ice cream. The sweet-tart flavor of blackberries just works with that creamy coldness.

You only need a few ingredients, and it comes together in no time. Start by tossing blackberries into a saucepan with sugar and a splash of lemon juice.

That lemon gives the sauce a little brightness and keeps things from getting too sweet. Let everything simmer until the berries break down and the sauce thickens up a bit.

You can pour it over your ice cream while it’s warm, or let it chill in the fridge first. Honestly, it’s also pretty great on pancakes, waffles, or even a bowl of yogurt if you’re feeling adventurous.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh blackberries
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ¾ teaspoon lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1. Put blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the berries break down—usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Keep simmering until the sauce thickens a little, maybe 3 minutes more.
4. Take it off the heat and let it cool a bit before you spoon it over your ice cream.

10) Berry Upside-Down Cake

Berry upside-down cake is a fun way to use up fresh berries—especially blackberries. You’ll scatter the berries and some sugar in the bottom of your pan.

When you bake the cake and flip it out, those berries turn into a juicy, colorful topping. The cake itself is usually a simple vanilla or buttery batter, nothing fussy.

Cleanup’s easy since you only need one bowl for the batter. If you want a little crunch, toss in some sliced almonds.

It’s a dessert that looks impressive but doesn’t take much effort. Perfect for summer, or honestly, whenever you want something homemade and a little bit special.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh blackberries (or mixed berries)
• 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup sugar (for batter)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Spread the melted butter in a 9-inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over it, then toss in the berries.

3. Grab a bowl and combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar with the eggs and vanilla. Mix until it looks smooth.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix it gently—no need to overdo it.

6. Pour the batter over the berries. Throw in some almonds if you like.

7. Bake for 40-45 minutes. You want it golden, and a toothpick should come out clean.

8. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then flip it onto a plate, and you’re good to go.