Large blackberry bushes produce plenty in summer. The sweet fruits can be used to create a lot of magic in the kitchen. There are recipes upon recipes, so everyone will find something to their liking. Here you will find important basic information about the processing of blackberries.
How are blackberries processed?
Only use ripe, intact and freshly picked blackberries for processing. You can add them toSmoothiesandSalads, use them as a fruitycake toppingor add them toPress juice. Alternatively, you can alsofreeze,cook or process blackberries into long-lasting fruit spreads.
How quickly do I have to process fresh blackberries?
Fresh blackberries should not be left at room temperature if possible. Even in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator, they can only be stored for a few days. Depending on the initial condition of the fruit and the temperature in the refrigerator, they will remain usable for around 3-7 days. It must also be stored unwashed, as wet fruits mold more quickly. So if you can't boil the fresh fruitwithin a few days or use it to preserve it in another way, it's better to freeze them. Because they can also be used frozen for many recipes.
How do I recognize ripe, sweet fruits?
The color of the fruit becomes darker as it ripens. If they are almost black and can be easily removedfrom the stem, you should pick them as soon as possible. You can be completely sure if you simply try a few fruits. For processing purposes, especially when sugar is added, it's not a big deal if there are a few sour or bitter fruits among them.
How can I remove the seeds from blackberries?
Blackberry seeds are unpopular because they are very small and get stuck between your teeth. This is the reason why they are often removed before further processing. Apart from that, the seeds are very he althy and do not necessarily need to be removed. If you still want to do this, do this:
- Blackberries with a hand blenderpureeing
- or bring to the boil for a few minutes
- Mashpass through a fine sieve
- alternatively pass through a passing device (Fleet Lotte)
- Collect pulp
- Cores remain behind
Do I have to wash blackberries before processing?
Blackberries from your own garden away from a busy street can also be processed unwashed if they are not visibly dirty. Otherwise: just don't wash it under the tap. The berries have a very thin skin that can easily burst under the pressure of the water. Instead, place the blackberries in lukewarm water. The dirt can come loose if you gently move it back and forth. Then let the fruit drain in a sieve and then dry completely on kitchen paper.
Tip
Be careful with collected fruits – fox tapeworm
The fox is native to some regions of Germany. It is better not to collect blackberries there, at least not close to the ground, as they may be contaminated with fox tapeworm eggs. The pathogen causes serious outbreaks of illness in people.
