Freezing sounds like a good idea. You can put them on pancakes...
......... even better, when IN the pancakes!
And better still .... poached in some maple syrup, to top those pancakes while warm!
osewme
07-08-2017 06:07 PM
I mix frozen blackberries in my pancake mix. DH loves them in pancakes.
Jane Quilter
07-08-2017 11:26 PM
Originally Posted by NZquilter
(Post 7844658)
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.
berryberry
07-09-2017 05:56 AM
Are they thornless or thorn blackberries? Thornless blackberries can be a little more tart which makes them great when adding the sugar for jams and jellies. I prefer jams but strain out the seeds. One of my favorite jams is the typical jam but adding cloves,nutmeg and cinnamon. I use it as a glaze. It's great on hams. I also use as a barque sauce on chicken.
Jane Quilter
07-09-2017 06:10 AM
berryberry, ours are thornless in the garden, thorny in the woods. But barbecue on chicken? glaze on hams? Now that's a hit! I knew I did not have enough put up yet!
