Blackberry-Fig Preserves

Ingredients: 1 pint blackberries, rinsed10-12 fresh figs, stems removed and quartered1 cup granulated sugarzest and juice of a small lemontwo sprigs thyme Directions: Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.

Blackberry, Sage and Grapefruit Mocktail

Ingredients: Sage leaves spindrift BlackBerry sparkling water 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 grapefruit, juiced Blackberries (optional) Directions: 1. Put 4 sage leaves with the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer until the mixture thickensContinue reading “Blackberry, Sage and Grapefruit Mocktail”

Blackberry Rhubarb Compote

Ingredients: Fresh rhubarb, chopped (approximately 4 cups) 1/2 pint of fresh blackberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar Juice of one lemon 1/2 cup water Pinch of salt Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a medium pan. Heat over high heat until ingredients come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stirring occasionally for 30-40Continue reading “Blackberry Rhubarb Compote”