Originally Posted by
NZquilter
Our blackberries are ripe and I'm looking for ways to use them or preserve them. Last year I made jam, but we eat so little jam it more seems a waste than a preserve. My DH suggested just freezing them and then using them throughout the year in smoothies or crumbles/crisps. Sounds fine and easy to me. I just don't want to waste them. And other ideas? Thanks!
can them like jam, but don't take the temp to 215degrees jam requires. leave them a little "looser" in the canned jar (at a lower temp and using less pectin) and then they are great for pancake syrup, smoothy additions, pour over ice cream, mix with yogurt etc. I'm not a jelly.jam fan either, and I cut back on the sugar too. We are in the height of berry season here in Virginia, and my daughter made me a blackberry pie for my birthday today. wowzers, it was good.