Blackberries are known for their tart, sweet, and flavorful taste. Blackberries are also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Blackberry plants have thorny stems, which can make picking berries challenging.

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Local Montana Superfood

• Blackberries are packed with antioxidants like anthocyanins, which contribute to their deep color and potential health benefits.

• They are a good source of dietary fiber, aiding digestion

• Protein — two grams per cup!

• A significant amount of vitamin C is present in blackberries, important for immune function.

 

Great in Food, Beverages

Their tart flavor and juicy texture lend themselves to a variety of culinary uses.

• Fresh eating: hard to stop at just one.

• Jams: widely used to make jams, jellies, and preserves due to their high pectin content.

• Baking: pies, cobblers, scones, etc.

• Smoothies and yogurt for a boost of flavor and nutrients.

• Beverages: juice, soda, kombucha, liqueur, and cocktails. Ever try a blackberry margarita?

• Wine: blackberries pair well with fruit wine, especially those that feature complementary dark fruit flavors or sweet wines.

• Craft beer: blackberries are assertive fruits that hold their own in craft beer.

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Versatile Ingredient for Pairing

Blackberries pair well with a variety of ingredients, including other fruits, herbs, nuts, cheeses, and spices. They can be combined with stone fruits like peaches and apricots, and also work well with herbs like mint and rosemary. Blackberries complement nuts like almonds and hazelnuts, cheeses like feta and cream cheese, and spices such as cinnamon and ginger. Or with...

• Chocolate: this is a classic pairing that creates a rich and decadent dessert.

• Honey adds a touch of sweetness and complements the blackberry’s natural flavor.

• Buttermilk can be used in recipes like blackberry cobbler, adding a balancing, tangy flavor.

• Let us know how you pair it!

 

Harvest Time Early August to Mid-October

Fresh Montana blackberries are picked in early August to mid-October give or take a few weeks.

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Available Year Round

Whether fresh or frozen, Montana berry growers have supplies available until we sell out, but we often have frozen supplies all year.

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Why buy our locally grown berries?

• Best berries around. Our soils and climate help produce premium quality berries.

• Wonderful taste and health benefits.

• You directly support local growers. Our members run family-owned businesses and greatly appreciate you.

• You help create jobs and the region grows stronger. Our whole community benefits.

 

Blackberry Recipes and More Info

• Making Jams, Jellies and Syrups including with Montana berries and fruit — Instructions for making jams, jellies and syrups with and without added pectin and for reduced-sugar fruit jams. | Source: MSU Extension MontGuide

• Berry Delight Syrup with honeyberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries – a true taste sensation | Source: Aspen Grove Farm, Corvallis, MT

• Blackberry-Nectarine Blue Cornmeal Shortcakes with Midnight Tea Whipped Cream | Source: MSU Food Product Development Lab

• Blackberry-Cherry-Walnut Crumble | Source: Pine and Palm Kitchen

• Our 15 Best Blackberry Recipes of All Time  |  Source: allrecipes

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