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Rediscover the taste of summer when you bite into the sweet and subtly tart flavour of a blackberry. Turn everyday moments into sweet celebrations with loved ones when sharing a punnet of juicy blackberries, or top your favourite desserts with this flavoursome berry.
From the colour and plumpness to their juicy and tart taste, our blackberries are sure to bring your senses booming to life. Rich in colour and explosive in taste, blackberries can elevate any ordinary meal, turning it into something truly special!
Blackberries range in colour from a very dark blue to purple to black. The best berries are deep and evenly coloured all over, plump and dry, and have a smooth sheen. That’s how to spot the best blackberry.
Keep your blackberries in the fridge in a dry container, and they should stay at their best for 2-3 days. You can also freeze blackberries. Gently rinse them in cool water, allow them to dry completely, place them into freezer-friendly containers, and freeze for up to 6 months.
It’s best to wash your blackberries just before eating them. You can choose to enjoy them on their own, as a tasty jam on toast, or in a range of dishes. Blackberries are great in both sweet and savoury recipes, so get creative with your cooking!
From crumbles and muffins to berry bark and compote, here are some ways to bring blackberries to life in your kitchen!
Share the joyBlackberries first made their way to Australia way back in 1840, coming all the way from the United Kingdom. Back then, they were only used here to prevent soil erosion - look how far they’ve come! From being used in cordials, pies, jellies, and jams, blackberries have been a staple in the culinary world for hundreds of years. Blackberries are known to have been used in traditional medicines too. Researchers report that ancient Greeks and Romans used blackberries to treat a range of illnesses, as well as being used to dye fabrics and hair.
Our delicious blackberries are grown naturally, without irradiation, genetic modification, or artificial colours or flavours. Driscoll’s blackberries are simply naturally delicious. We carefully select each of our blackberry plants to ensure that all of our berries have that rich flavour and juicy texture that Driscoll’s is known for. This means that every punnet of our blackberries is bursting with flavour, packed with nutritious vitamins and minerals.
Blackberries are berry, berry good for you, making these fresh bites the perfect addition to your diet.
● Blackberries are high in antioxidants, which help fight against cancer, heart disease, and other effects of ageing
● They are a great source of Vitamin C and E, which help to protect your body
● The calcium in blackberries helps your bones stay strong
● With a low glycemic index, Driscoll’s blackberries an ideal source of sweetness for diabetics
● Blackberries contain a high level of fibre, ideal for maintaining a healthy digestive system
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