Blackberries
Estimated Inventory, 12 ct : 47.20
This item was last sold on : 01/28/25
Description/Taste
Blackberries are small, dark fruits that grow on sprawling bushes. Each berry is made up of tiny druplets covered in fine, nearly invisible hairs. Blackberries can range in size from 2.5 to 4 centimeters long and 1 to 2.5 centimeters wide, though they may vary based on the variety. They are initially white or green then transition from red to black by the time they fully ripen. Blackberries have a solid white core, each druplet typically containing one seed. Blackberries have a soft, succulent, and juicy texture with a sweet and slightly tart aroma. Their flavor is likewise sweet and tart with earthy undertones.
Seasons/Availability
Blackberries are available year-round with a peak season from summer to early fall.
Current Facts
Blackberries are a bramble fruit within the Rosaceae family, which includes other fruits like raspberries, strawberries, pears, apples, apricots, peaches, and plums. There are over 500 varieties of Blackberries that fall under multiple botanical names. Some varieties include Navaho, Black Cascade, Loch Ness, Shawnee, Natchez, Chester, and Prime-Ark Traveler. Throughout history, Blackberries have been utilized for edible and non-edible purposes. They were used as natural dyes that created pink, grey, and purple hues. These were used in fabrics and for illuminations, a Middle Eastern book filled with decorations and illustrations made with this dye. In British folklore, Blackberries were believed to protect against curses and incantations. Many hybrids have been bred from Blackberries, including the loganberry. This was created when a blackberry breeder named Judge Logan created a hybrid of Blackberries and raspberries.
Nutritional Value
Blackberries are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. These vitamins may aid in wound healing, iron absorption, and improved skin, eye, and reproductive health. They help produce collagen, encourage blood clotting to heal cuts, enhance bone metabolism, support the immune system, and may help shorten colds. Blackberries contain fiber and manganese, which may reduce cholesterol, manage blood sugar levels, encourage healthy gut bacteria, manage blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and epileptic seizures, and help your body better metabolize carbohydrates. Blackberries get their dark purple pigmentation from the phytonutrient anthocyanin, which may be linked to enhanced memory and cognitive function. Blackberry extract may contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to protect against gum diseases and cavities. In ancient Greece, Blackberries were believed to be a cure for gout and sore throat. The Romans created tea from Blackberry leaves to treat illnesses like diarrhea, sore throats, and wounds. In Celtic folklore, bramble from Blackberry plants was considered to have special powers that could cure children’s whooping cough.
Applications
Blackberries can be eaten fresh, baked, fermented, or preserved in jams, jellies, and compotes. Fresh Blackberries can be eaten on their own or used in fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, charcuterie boards, green salads, cocktails, smoothies, and berry trifles. They can be baked into pies, cobblers, tarts, cakes, and muffins. Blackberries can reduced with red wine into a sauce for both sweet and savory dishes. When frozen, they can be used to make ice cream, sorbet, or gelato. Blackberries pair well with salad greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, figs, grapes, kiwi, oranges, peaches, bananas, nuts, seeds, granola, chocolate, mint, aged balsamic vinegar, feta cheese, panna cotta, and whipped cream. Blackberries can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to nine months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
One of the earliest records of Blackberries dates back to 500 BCE, found in the preserved body of an Iron Age woman who had Blackberries in her stomach. They were also an important food for Native American hunter-gatherer civilizations. In the ancient story of Michaelmas, it is said that Lucifer landed on a thorny blackberry bush when Archangel Michael spat on it and cursed the fruit. This led to the tradition of Old Michaelmas Day on October 10th, marking the last day Blackberries should be picked before they are believed to be cursed by evil spirits. Blackberry wine was drunk as a cheaper substitute for beer and mead during the Middle Ages. Blackberry jams and jellies were made as early as the 1700s and became more popular during the 1880s when sugar was more widely available. In World War I, food rationing was introduced into Britain. English children were granted time off school to pick Blackberries for making juice and jam for soldiers.
Geography/History
Blackberries have been growing wild in Asia, Europe, and the Americas for centuries. They do best in climates that are mild and humid. Blackberries can be found in mountainous regions, along roadsides, railroad tracks, ditches, forest edges, and wooded thickets. They are also grown in home gardens and produced commercially worldwide. Blackberries have been consumed for the past 2,500 years and have spread across the northern hemisphere and South America through crossbreeding. There are now hundreds of species that exist throughout the world. Blackberries remain a very popular fruit in many different countries and can be found in grocery stores, at farmers’ markets, and in home gardens worldwide.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Blackberries. One is easiest, three is harder.