BLACKBERRY
FRUIT
The
blackberry is an aggregate fruit that is composed of many smaller fruits called
drupes. The fruit is very dark purple with smooth, fragile skin. In the
middle of the cluster is a greenish-white core that extends to almost the
bottom of the berry. Blackberries can be easily confused with raspberries, but
raspberries (including black raspberries) have a hollow center. Blackberries
are red and hard when they are immature and turn black and shiny when they
ripen. As
blackberries are very delicate, avoid washing them at all if possible. But if
you have to (not organic?), do it just before using them and drain well, handling
with care. A ripe blackberry is delicious out of hand, at room temperature.
They also make a delicious addition to pies, crumbles, ice creams, jams and summer puddings and
pair beautifully with apples (blackberry-apple crumble anyone?). Blackberry's
natural acidity also pairs well with gamey meats for something truly unique.
Purée and sieve blackberries to make a caulis for ice cream or to make sherbets
or smooth over the top of your famous cheesecake recipe. 
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