Blackberry
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Blackberry
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Blackberry
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Fun Facts

Popular since antiquity, this fanciful fruit is called an aggregate, because it's actually made up of multiple drupelets. Each juicy drupelet forms around a tiny seed and fuses to the other 80-100 drupelets to create one mouthwatering blackberry. And while most fruit is green before it ripens, blackberries aren't green, they're red. This factoid let to an expression used by farmers and storytellers that blackberries are red when they're green!

Star Power

When it comes to antioxidants, blackberries rule! Practically overflowing with antioxidant polyphenolic compounds like ellegic acid, tannins, quercetin and athocyanins, eating blackberries crushes cell damaging free radicals and can help protect against aging, inflammation, and keep the brain healthy. Vitamins and minerals work hard, too. Vitamin C pumps up the immune system, fiber works on healthy digestion, and vitamin K supports cell production and eyesight. Did you know that blackberries contain more antioxidants than any other fruit?

Quick Preps

PREPARE: Wash in a bath of cold water.

  • Eat plain -- grab a handful for a sweet snack.Add to fruit salad and green salads.Toss into smoothies with blueberries and bananas.Make a healthy dessert with yogurt, blackberries and a drizzle of honey.
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Fun Tip

Grow some blackberry bushes in your backyard!

Star-Powered Recipe

5 star dinner Blackberry Blast Smoothie Bowl
Blackberry Blast Smoothie Bowl

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 1 6 oz. package frozen blackberries
  • ½ 6 oz. package frozen blueberries
  • 1 tbsp. almond milk
  • 1 medium banana

Toppings

  • Banana slices, raspberries, dragonfruit, blackberries, almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds

Method

  • Place half the package of blueberries, the banana, and the almond milk in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture swirls easily inside the blender.
  • Add the frozen blackberries and continue to blend just until the mixture begins to swirl again. Do not over process. Pour mixture into a medium-sized cereal bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Top with sliced bananas, raspberries, dragonfruit, blackberries, almonds, sunflower seeds or chia seeds.
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How to Store

Fresh: Store dry and in the container from the store or farmer's market. To freeze, wash and dry carefully, then place in a single layer on a paper-lined pan and put in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer blackberries to an airtight container or freezer bag.

How It Grows

Blackberries grow on bushes up to 5 feet tall called brambles, and fall into two categories: erect canes and trailing vines. Fruit doesn't appear until the second year after planting.

Peak Seasons

Spring, summer

Varieties

Arapaho, Black Satin, Chester, Darrow, Triple Crown, Navaho, Kiowa, Natchez

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