4 Responses to Any ideas what to do with a glut of blackberries?

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   Pookie on February 12, 2009 at 12:17 pm

   If the worse happens they freeze brilliantly.
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   wizjp on February 14, 2009 at 4:12 am

   They freeze really well!
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   kja63 on February 17, 2009 at 4:25 am

   They freeze fairly well.

   Wash them first and allow them to completely dry. Then place them in freezer bags so you have fresh berries all through the cold Winter months.
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   momsapplepie on February 18, 2009 at 10:51 am

   Use the recipes inside of the certo package they are nice and easy and very tasty. I lent my recipes to my daughter or I could give you a few of mine. Hope that helps

   Blackberry Preserves
   7 cups whole firm, ripe, fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
   6-1/4 cups sugar
   3-ounce package of liquid pectin
   1/2 teaspoon butter
   Have 6 or 7 clean, half-pint jars, lids and rings ready.
   Layer the blackberries in a large, heavy saucepan or dutch oven alternately with about half of the sugar. Do not stir. Allow to set for 30 or 40 minutes.

   Heat the mixture at low-medium heat, stirring slowly and continuously to prevent sticking. When sugar is dissolved, add the remaining half of the sugar, one cup at a time. Again, heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring continuously. Add the butter, and stir to incorporate.

   Bring mixture to a full rolling boil at medium-high heat, stirring continuously. Add the pectin and, stirring continuously, return the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil for one minute, stirring continuously. Remove pan from heat, and skim off any foam, if present.

   Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes before filling the jars. This will prevent floating fruit. Slowly stir the preserves to evenly distribute the fruit, then ladle the preserves into the jars, leaving a quarter-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth, cover with hot lids and ***** the rings on. Process jars in a 200°F water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 6 or 7 half-pint jars.
   Note: Blackberries do not continue to ripen after they are picked, so be sure your berries are completely ripe when selecting them.
   For a treat that will rival any dessert, enjoy these preserves on a hot buttered biscuit.

   end recipe