How to Use blackberry in a Sentence

blackberry

noun
  • Use fresh or frozen blackberries in baked goods such as muffins and bread.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Top with fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint from your garden.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Add fresh blackberries or a frozen berry mix to your smoothie.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
  • And save room for some peach or blackberry cobbler for dessert.
    — Bob Carlton | [email protected], al, 13 July 2023
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge, a bay leaf, and a few blackberries.
    — Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
  • The creamy blackberry topper stayed with the drink all the way to the last sip.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
  • Fresh blackberries take the spotlight in this bright and spicy pie.
    — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This brew is tart, like fresh blackberries, and has a hoppy kick.
    — Fox News, 3 May 2017
  • Ripe notes of black cherry, blackberry and mocha round out the palate.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and a blackberry.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Opt for pear pie instead of apple, and switch it up by adding blackberries.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 23 Oct. 2018
  • Put a tart spin on the mint-and-lime drink with the addition of fresh blackberries.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • While the pizzas bake, halve the blackberries and pick the tarragon leaves from the stem.
    — Cincinnati.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • The wine features notes of ripe blackberry, cassis, and hints of mocha.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • It's finished off with blackberries, a rosemary sprig and a lime wheel.
    — Grace Cady, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2023
  • That had to be some kind of mixed fruit, whether sour cherry filled or blackberry, or apricot.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2022
  • And while most folks have a go-to recipe for peach or blackberry pie, a fig one may not be in their repertoires.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Stick to low-carb fruits such as blackberries and raspberries.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
  • Cook down fresh or frozen blackberries and use them to sweeten dressings, drinks, and sauces.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The sticks are served with jalapeno-blackberry sauce, maple cream cheese and strawberries.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025
  • The wines range from cherry reds with hints of blackberry and clove, to dry whites that taste of peach and apricot.
    — Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, 27 Oct. 2017
  • On the nose, there are intense black fruit aromas of plum, black fruit and blackberry, along with some prune.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021
  • Chop half the apple and fold into the batter along with half the blackberries and half the pecans.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2017
  • There are many other ways to enjoy blackberries.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Tart, juicy blackberries add a jammy touch to this simple and sweet vanilla cake.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Toss fresh or frozen blackberries into still or sparkling water for a boost of flavor.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Heather says blackberry remains a favorite for her.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Stir briefly to combine and garnish with a couple blackberries on a pick, or a lime wedge, or both.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Stir briefly to combine and garnish with a couple blackberries on a pick, or a lime wedge, or both.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The Blackberry, one of the very first bath bombs, is still produced today.
    — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 14 Apr. 2017

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