What's In Season: Blackberries

What’s In Season

It’s late August which means blackberries on the east coast only have a short time left until we say must our goodbyes. So in an effort to make the most of them, I'll be baking and preserving these sweet little berries in as many ways as possible. 

Pairs well with:

• Cinnamon
• Lemon and citrus
• Other berries
• Peaches
• Hazelnut 

What to make/eat:

1. Homemade blackberry jam: Easy to make and even easier to eat all year long. Whether you spread it over warm toast for breakfast, or swirl into your favorite vanilla ice cream for dessert, you can’t go wrong with this simple-to-prepare staple.
2. Lemon curd trifle: A great make-ahead dessert for entertaining. Fold fresh whipped cream into lemon curd (store bought or homemade) and layer with cubed pound cake, more freshly whipped cream, and fresh blackberries. A drizzle of Grand Marnier or Limoncello over each layer of poundcake is nice, too. Refrigerate a few hours to overnight to allow the flavors come together before enjoying.
3. Blackberry buckle: Often prepared with blueberries, this dessert is called a "buckle" because when you add too much fruit to this the cake and crumble combo, it will literally buckle. Top buttery, vanilla cake batter with a layer of fresh blackberries and cover with streusel; bake until golden and serve warm with a dollop of cream.