Blackberry jelly, made from freshly harvested fruits

Blackberries ripen everywhere along roadsides in late July and August. Here’s one of the delicious classics you can make from them: my juicy blackberry jelly. Sweet and delicious, with just the right amount of acidity. A delight on bread and rolls, but also in vegan yogurt, muesli, or as a spread on sponge cake, for filling cookies, and much more…

Blackberry jelly – most aromatic with home-picked berries

It’s easy to prepare with just a handfull of ingredients. And since blackberries grow wild everywhere, it’s also incredibly on a budget. Since I always pick wild fruits by bike, I always manage to harvest them without leaving a carbon footprint. It couldn’t be more climate-friendly!
Another bonus: wild-harvested fruits are significantly more aromatic and flavorful than store-bought ones!

What can I do with blackberry jelly?

Blackberry jelly is so much more than just a simple spread to put on bread – it’s a versatile treat that enhances both sweet and savory dishes. Here are some ideas:

Classic & Sweet

• On fresh bread, rolls, or croissants
• As a topping for pancakes or waffles
• As a filling for donuts
• Stir into vegan yogurt, porridge, or muesli
• As a glaze or filling for cakes, muffins, or tarts
• In dessert sauces or with vanilla ice cream

Combination with cheese

• As a topping for homemade vegan goat cheese, Brie, or blue cheese
• On cheese platters as a fruity accompaniment

Savory & Refined

• As a sweet and sour contrast to vegan rack of lamb, goose, or roast meats
• As a fruity note in gravy
• As a glaze for seitan fillets or burger patties

Drinks & Extras

• In cocktails (e.g., with gin or vodka)
• In homemade lemonade on crushed ice
• As a fruity splash in teas or other hot drinks

More recipes for vegan bread spreads (sweet and savoury)

Check out my category ‘With bread‘ here on Daily Vegan to find many tasty ideas for your slides and sandwiches. Or simply try out these mouth watering recipes for savoury and sweet bread spreads:

• Vegan cream cheese recipe – creamy, probiotic, authentic
• Baba Ganoush – Arabic eggplant dip
• Kashke Bademjan, Persian eggplant dip
• Beetroot hummus – simple, delicious and pink!
• Ricotta – my vegan 5 minute recipe
• Aioli – a Spanish garlic dip
• Mayonnaise – home made and vegan
• Hummus – creamy and full-bodied flavoured
• Egg salad, delicious for sandwiches
• Elderflower and strawberry jam – enticing sweet summer joy
• Dandelion honey – vegan, foraged on the meadows and preserved!
• Spruce tip honey – homemade vegan forest honey

How well do blackberries gel?

Blackberries, especially when they’re ripe and sweet, contain a lot of pectin. This is important for gelling. Blackberries therefore gel very well.

Show me your homemade blackberry jelly

Please follow me on Instagram or Facebook. And I’d be delighted if you made my blackberry jelly and posted a photo of it, tagging my account. Because I always find it really great and exciting to see how my recipes have been prepared in other kitchens!

Enjoy!