I went to the berry farm today and what a selection!
I was looking for blackberries, but went away with more blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries!
My favorite fruit!
Summer Jewels –– Just a little squeeze of lemon juice and light sprinkle sugar and these summer jewels are ready to delight. For a festive dessert, just add a splash of raspberry liquor and serve with a little scoop of lemon sorbet.
The best patch was along the rim of a sandbank near our home.
She also froze the berries to use in the winter.
To me, theres nothing like the flavor of blackberries!
I still make moms jam every year and give it away.
It is one of my favorite connections to my childhood and to my mother and all she taught me.
Use it as you would any syrup
I also make her blackberry syrup.
This is a versatile item that can be used to top pancaked or waffles, cheesecake or other desserts.
Drizzle it over a little wheel of brie and sprinkle with toasted pecans!
My favorite use is to turn it into blackberry soda with a little club soda.
Just a splash of the syrup is all you need.
It is also divine using champagne instead of the club soda.
You could also use raspberries, blueberries, and probably any other favorite berry!
you’re able to also adjust the ration of berries to sugar if you like.
Since I bought plenty of berries, tomorrow Ill tackle the jam!
Blackberry Syrup
Makes three cups of syrup
Place everything in a saucepanover medium high heat.
The mixture will thicken more as it sets.
Pour through a fine mesh strainerover a bowl.
Keeping options:Store in the refrigerator for up to a month in a sterilized jar.
Or, you’ve got the option to process it in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
Or, just freeze it!
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