The Forktionary Angle
"The dusky, complex gems of the bramble, delivering deep, earthy sweetness."
Definition
Dark, juicy aggregate fruits with a sweet, earthy, and slightly tart flavor, distinct from raspberries by their attached core.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Blackberries are:
Chef’s Secret
For a vibrant, seedless blackberry sauce, warm them gently with a splash of water, pass through a fine-mesh sieve, then reduce slightly.
Best Substitutes
Raspberries
blueberries
mulberries
Buying Guide
Select plump, glossy, uniformly dark berries with no red spots, packaged in dry containers.