When ripe, blackberries are a purple-black colour.
Blackberries taste best when their glossy shine becomes dull and their color is more black than purple.
Some varieties contain seeds, and depending on ripeness blackberries taste tart-to-sweet.
PREP: The sweet-tart flavor and earthy quality of blackberries allows them to be used in both sweet and savory applications.
The moderately high acidity cuts through the rich flavors of creamy and aged cheeses, or rich fatty meats.
Blackberries can be added to ice creams, jams and baked goods.
They also pair well with nuts, aged balsamic vinegar, salad greens, figs, and leafy herbs.
