Description
Ingredients
For this blackberry puree recipe, simplicity reigns supreme. You’ll need:
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- 4 cups fresh blackberries (about 2 pints)
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- 3–4 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Gently rinse your blackberries in a colander under cool water. Pick through them to remove any stems, leaves, or berries that look overly mushy or moldy. Don’t worry about small imperfections – the beauty of a puree is that it forgives minor flaws!
If using frozen berries, you can skip the washing step and use them directly from the freezer.
Place your berries in a medium saucepan with the sugar and lemon juice. Turn the heat to medium and allow the berries to begin breaking down, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture starts bubbling, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5-8 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the berries have mostly broken down and released their juices, creating a saucy consistency.
If you’re adding vanilla, stir it in after removing the pan from heat.
Allow the berry mixture to cool slightly (about 10 minutes) before transferring to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth, usually 30-60 seconds.
For a silky-smooth texture, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Use the back of a spoon to press the puree through, extracting as much liquid as possible. For a more rustic texture with some seeds, you can skip this step or only partially strain.
And that’s it! Your gorgeous blackberry puree is ready to use or store.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 85
Keywords: blackberry puree recipe, homemade berry sauce, fresh blackberry sauce, three-step blackberry puree, easy blackberry sauce