Blackberry recipes

Go blackberry picking in the height of summer and treat yourself to these dark chocolate, blackberry and bay pavlovas. They make a stunning seasonal dessert

Make these seasonal blackberry bakewells for dessert to round off a picnic. They're easy to transport in a tin and will hold up against the heat of a sunny day

Raymond Blanc pre-cooks the crumble topping to avoid gluey, uncooked crumble and retain the texture of the fruit

Create this delicious pudding in just 10 minutes, then pop it in the fridge. Serve in glasses and garnish with fresh blackberries for an elegant summer dessert

This moist and fruity cake is a great way to get kids to eat fruit, you may have trouble stopping them!

Make a classic kir royale cocktail with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and your favourite champagne. Garnish with a blackberry to serve to guests

Bring autumn into your kitchen with these delicious apple and blackberry pies. Sprinkle with sugar and serve with custard for the ultimate comfort food

Bottle up the taste of a late summer hedgerow with this vibrant bramble liqueur with gin and blackberries. Perfect for cocktails, try it in a bramble

Got a glut of apples or blackberries? Transform them into jam and gift to family and friends. Enjoy in your favourite sponge cakes or on your morning toast

Take a fruity sponge cake to the next level with this fabulous blackberry baba. It makes the perfect centerpiece dessert for any dinner table

This lovely crumbly bake won the under-11s category of our 20th birthday cake competition

Serve these blackberry doughnuts warm with custard, which goes particularly well with the zingy jam filling. They take a little effort but are so worth it

Make this easy blackberry jam with your glut of summer fruit – perfect with fresh white bread. Use jam sugar (with added pectin) to make sure it sets properly

Make a batch of blackberry muffins for a mid-morning treat. Use fresh or frozen blackberries, or go foraging to find some in the summer months

Layers of frozen yogurt are given a crunchy contrast with an oaty biscuit base in this impressive pud - a great alternative to cheesecake

Showcase ripe, seasonal blackberries in this simple-to-make dessert with honey and Greek yogurt

Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the perfect match for the richly flavoured venison

Creamy overnight oats with yogurt, macadamia nuts and cinnamon - pop this Swiss-style muesli in a tupperware for an on-the-go breakfast

Impress your friends and family with this fabulous celebration cake

Turn a traditional Bonfire Night treat of freshly baked parkin into James Martin's irresistible layered dinner party dessert that can be assembled early and chilled until serving

A comforting pudding using fresh late summer produce

This vibrant and versatile fruit sauce is perfect for serving with ice cream, pancakes or layered up in creamy desserts

This unbelievably creamy cheesecake has a sumptuous berry syrup and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts to top it off - ideal for feeding a crowd

Try this toasted treat for a quick lunch or brunch with a difference. Smooth ricotta goes well with the sweet-sharp berries