How to cook with blackberries

This cake is super simple to make – no beating required, just weigh, stir and bake! Blackberries are studded through the sponge and in the icing, giving a double hit of berry deliciousness.

Pickling your blackberries gives them a sweet, sharp flavour that works brilliantly with creamy goat’s cheese in this elegant starter. Save any leftover pickled blackberries in a jar, ready to be added to a cheeseboard or used to top salads, where they’ll bring a burst of intense flavour.

Switch up your usual summer Eton mess recipe with this blackberry and lemon version. A lemony blackberry compote is swirled through whipped cream then studded with mini meringues. Served in individual glasses, these are a brilliant quick dessert if you’re entertaining.

Try Tom Kerridge’s comforting crumble recipe, as seen on Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain. Blackberries provide a juicy burst of sweet, tart flavour that works a treat with the hazelnut and oat topping.

Looking for some seasonal breakfast inspiration? This nutritious vegan bircher muesli recipe is just the thing. Prep the night before, then finished with fresh blackberries the next day.

Creamy, rich goat’s cheese is the perfect foil for sweet and jammy blackberries. Serve this with crusty bread and a lemony salad for a laid-back summer lunch or starter.

These easy trifles are made with our sticky ginger cake, giving them a wonderfully warming flavour. If you prefer, make this in one big trifle dish.