Blackberries are coming into season. These are volunteers so they are a touch on the astringent side, not great for raw eating. Sugar helps cut that so last year I made a lot of blackberry jam. I probably have enough to get through this year so I’m looking for alternative ideas for long term storage. If not I’ll make more jam.

This year won’t be a big harvest as we cut down so much last year. This means there won’t be enough to make wine.

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      7 days ago

      It’s a loose measurement. I generally use about a cup of berries. Something in that range. More isn’t a bad thing. The most important thing is to add the berries at the end. If you put them in at the beginning your ice cream gets a weird, foamy texture.

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      If you’re American it’s 2 cups whipping cream, 4 cups half and half, 1 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. 1 cup of berries and 1 tablespoon of sugar to mascerate.