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Bramble (blackberry)

Introduction A popular bramble fruit, blackberries are often picked in late summer to autumn to make jams, jellies and pies. Bramble is one of our most commonly used wild edibles and such a familiar hedgerow plant in Britain that it needs no introduction. The thorny bush often goes overlooked and …

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Blackberry or bramble jelly recipe

Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) jelly is an incredible taste sensation. Smeared liberally on hot toast with lashings of butter, the flavour is sinfully delicious. This blackberry jelly recipe is a doddle to make. Step 1 Pick 4lb of blackberries. This should take less than 20 minutes if you do it with …

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Blackberry vinegar recipe

Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) vinegar is fantastic added to salad dressings. It can also be used as a thirst quencher on a hot day and is excellent as a hot drink when you have a cold or the flu. When you notice a cold looming, take 1 tablespoon of blackberry vinegar …

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