Today we made Blackberry Ices!
12 oz fresh blackberries, 2T half and half, 1C powdered sugar
Rinse, drain and dry berries thoroughly. Push through fine mesh sieve. Discard seeds or use for another recipe.
Mix puree with half and half and sugar. Blend well.
Freeze until of desired consistency.
Today we made Blackberry Sorbet!
6 oz fresh ripe blackberries, 1C water, 1 1/2T cornstarch, 1/4C sugar
Push berries through fine mesh sieve.
Heat water with cornstarch, stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove from heat. Quickly stir in sugar. Blend well.
Stir in blackberry puree. Blend well.
Freeze until of desired consistency. Makes 3 to 4 servings.
Today we made Blackberry Cake!
1/2C butter, 1C sugar, 1t vanilla, 2 eggs, 2 1/2C flour, 2t baking powder, 12 oz fresh blackberries
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sift together dry ingredients. In separate bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Mix in vanilla. Push blackberries through a fine-mesh sieve.
Add the puree to the batter.
Turn into greased rectangular baking pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Top with chocolate syrup.
Today I made Blackberry Ice Milk!
24 oz fresh blackberries, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1/2C skim milk
Puree blackberries in blender.
Push through sieve to remove seeds. Use seeds for another recipe.
Add sweetened condensed milk.
Stir in skim milk. Blend well.
Freeze until of desired consistency.
