Pickled Blackberries Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 4 half pints
Description:
These pickled blackberries are a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire, pairing beautifully with dishes like chicken and turkey. Plus, the remaining vinegar concoction doubles as a fantastic salad dressing, adding a tangy twist to your greens.
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups blackberries
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 mace
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a stainless or enamel pot, combine all ingredients except the blackberries. |
| 2 | Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil over medium heat. |
| 3 | Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and carefully remove the bay leaf and mace from the mixture. |
| 4 | Place the clean hot jars on a stable surface, then carefully pack the blackberries into the jars. |
| 5 | Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the blackberries in the jars, ensuring there’s about 1/4 inch of headspace remaining at the top of each jar. |
| 6 | Seal the jars tightly with their lids. |
| 7 | Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. If you’re above 1000 feet altitude, adjust the processing time accordingly. |
| 8 | After processing, carefully remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. |
| 9 | Once cooled, store the jars in a cool, dark place for at least 1 week before enjoying the pickled blackberries. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 76.4
- Total Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 6.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 1.8g
These pickled blackberries not only elevate your dishes with their unique flavor but also offer a delightful burst of nutrients. Enjoy them as a side, topping, or even as a standalone snack!
