Blackberry Recipes (Pies, Scones, Breads & More)
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Not sure what to make with all those fresh blackberries? My Blackberry Recipes collection gathers every blackberry recipe on the site in one place, from a classic double-crust pie to a jammy swirl bread, plus a few blackberry cocktails to sip alongside whatever you bake.
Blackberry Recipes
Blackberry season doesn't last long, so I try to make the most of it every year. These deep purple berries turn syrupy and rich when baked, and they pair beautifully with everything from lemon to goat cheese to coconut. If you're after a weekend baking project or a quick weeknight treat, there's something here for you!
Pies, Crisps, and Cobblers
Blackberry Pie: A classic double-crust pie with a naturally thickened filling and your choice of lattice, crumb, or full top crust.
Blackberry Cobbler: A two-bowl, no-fuss dessert with a cake-and-biscuit hybrid topping over bubbling blackberries.
Breads and Breakfast
Blackberry Scones: Tender, buttery scones studded with fresh blackberries and finished with a bright lemon glaze.
Whole Wheat Blackberry Cream Cheese Swirl Bread: A yeasted loaf swirled with homemade blackberry jam and a rich cream cheese filling, finished with a vanilla bean glaze.
Blackberry Beet Ombre Waffles: Buttermilk waffles get a naturally colorful pink hue from roasted beets and sweet blackberries, no food coloring needed.
Blackberry Ginger Danish Pastry: A flaky, laminated Danish dough wrapped around a spiced blackberry ginger filling, topped with toasted almonds and vanilla glaze.
Cakes and Cheesecakes
Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes: Light, tropical cupcakes made with coconut oil and milk, filled with blackberry jam and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Blackberry Goat Cheese Cheesecake: A tangy twist on classic New York cheesecake, with a chocolate cookie crust and fruity blackberry topping.
Frozen Treats
Chocolate Dipped Blackberry Buttermilk Popsicles: Layers of blackberry compote and sweet buttermilk, dipped in homemade chocolate magic shell.
Elegant Desserts
Blackberry Lemon Pavlova: Crisp-on-the-outside, marshmallowy-on-the-inside meringue, layered with whipped cream, lemon curd, and blackberry sauce.
Preserves
Seedless Blackberry Jam (No Pectin): A simple, beginner-friendly canning recipe for smooth, seedless blackberry jam using no added pectin.
Drinks To Pair With Your Blackberry Bake
Since blackberries make just as great a cocktail as they do a dessert, here are a few favorites from OrWhateverYouDo.com to round out your blackberry spread.
Blackberry Margaritas: A fruity twist on the classic margarita, made with white tequila, fresh blackberries, and lime juice.
Blackberry Jam Daiquiri: A clever way to use up extra blackberry jam, blended with light rum, lime juice, and lemon-lime soda.
Blackberry Limeade Popsicles: A kid-friendly, non-alcoholic option made with fresh blackberry puree and lime for a sweet-tangy frozen treat.
Helpful Tips for Baking With Blackberries
- Fresh or frozen both work in most of these recipes. If using frozen, fold them in while still frozen to avoid excess moisture and color bleeding.
- A splash of lemon shows up in several of these recipes for good reason. It brightens the natural sweetness of the berries and keeps desserts from tasting one-note.
- Blackberries pair beautifully beyond just citrus. Goat cheese, coconut, ginger, and chocolate all show up in this roundup, so don't be afraid to experiment.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes. Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries can generally be swapped 1:1 in baked goods, though very juicy berries may need a touch more thickener in the filling.
Keep them unwashed in the fridge until you're ready to use them, then rinse and pat dry just before adding to a recipe. Washing too early can make them turn moldy faster.
Yes, in most of these recipes. Add them directly from frozen rather than thawing first, since thawed berries release extra liquid that can make batters and doughs too wet.
