Blackberry

Deep purple-black, large-drupleted and considerably fuller-bodied than raspberry. The blackberry carries the deepest, most wine-like aroma of the berries.

Taste & Texture

Concentrated, lightly tannic and deeply sweet; acidity recedes as it ripens. A matte black colour signals full ripeness, while berries tending to red were picked early. The texture is firmer and meatier than raspberry.

How to Enjoy

• Eat fresh, with yoghurt or clotted cream.
• Use in tarts, cakes and crumbles.
• Simmer with sugar and lemon for jam.
• Freeze for smoothies and ice cream.

Storage

Keeps 3–4 days refrigerated in its ventilated punnet. Leave washing until the moment of eating. Spread in a single layer on a tray before freezing.

Nutrition

Contains fibre and vitamin C; its dark colour comes from anthocyanin pigments.

This is a natural agricultural product: size, colour and weight may vary by harvest and by batch.