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Saturday, 26 July 2025

Blackberries, a popular lower carb fruit

Blackberries
These sharp yet sweet fruits are at their best in late summer, although many shops/supermarkets have some already. In British folklore, it was believed to be unlucky to pick wild blackberries after Michaelmas, on 29 September – so make the most of them while you can! They’re best stored unwashed, on a layer of kitchen paper in the fridge to prevent them crushing each other.

~ You may like to try this recipe ~

Blackberry Cobbler/Crumble
a lovely low carb recipe


How about this low carb alternative to blackberry cobbler/crumble! Not only is it low carb, it's gluten free and sugar free too … plus it's quick and easy to make. I'm sure you will enjoy it … served with thick double (heavy) cream … or clotted cream, it makes a pleasing dessert.

Ingredients
Serves Four
5g carbs per serving
10 oz. (275g) fresh blackberries
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp arrowroot powder (optional)
½ cup (60g) almond flour
¼ cup (30g) coconut flour
2 tbsp. erythritol (sweetener)
1 egg
3 oz. (75g) butter
To Serve
1 cup (225ml) heavy (double) whipping cream (optional)
Tip
Chopped walnuts or pecans can be mixed into the topping to add a nutty crunch to the cobbler.
Recipe Instructions
Can be seen here

If you are a fan of Blackberry Pie and looking for a lower carb version have a look here

Read more about Low-carb fruits and berries – the best and the worst here

You will find a variety of recipes within this blog. Please note, not all the recipes ideas featured in this blog may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic (more about this here) and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

42 comments:

Tom said...

...I love them.

contempladoraocidental.blogspot.com said...

It tastes great!!

J.P. Alexander said...

Me gustan las moras. Te mando un beso.

Mari said...

We had a picnic at our church today and realized there were blackberries growing wild on the edge of the property. Yum!

Anonymous said...

Yummy -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

I don't think I have ever had blackberries before, but this looks very good.

Angie's Recipes said...

Wild blackberries are delicious and healthful!

sandy said...

That looks SO good. I'll have to show it to the cook in the house.

Lorrie said...

Blackberries are beginning to ripen here and as they are invasive and grow in every uncared for corner, we have good access to them. One must wear long sleeves and trousers, and be prepared for scratches. Those brambles are sharp! I like to freeze them for cobblers and make jam with them.

roughterrain crane said...

I love sour fruits as well as sweet ones.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

i love Balckberries , great recept!!!
Happy weekend, hugs Elke

jabblog said...

Our blackberries - brambles, really - are ripening.

Margaret D said...

Certainly delicious, Jan.

Giorgio said...

Very good. I picked half a kilo of them this morning.

Luiz Gomes said...

Bom dia, bom sábado e um excelente final de semana. Não é uma fruta típica do Brasil, mais já tive a experiência de comer. Obrigado pela excelente matéria. Sentindo falta dos seus comentários. Grande abraço carioca.

My name is Erika. said...

Blackberries are a favorite as they are flavorful and not so sweet. This looks delicious!

Shari Burke said...

When we first got to Ireland, the town we lived in had blackberry bushes everywhere. We picked a lot of them and froze some. When it's time, I need to remember to bring a container with me when I'm out and about because there are a lot of blackberries growing along the way when I'm out and about--especially on the way to the library. Yum!

Flighty said...

I've been picking, and eating, ripe blackberries off the bramble I have on the allotment for the past couple of weeks. They're really early this year. xx

Maria Rodrigues said...

Hi Jan,
I love blackberries.
Thanks for the recipe.
Have a great weekend
Hugs and all all the best
Maria

CJ Kennedy said...

Yummy!

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

Yummy

HappyK said...

Delicious - I like any kind of cobbler.

Ananka said...

They are tasty. I have a blackberry bush in the garden. Still waiting for the fruit! :-D

Mary Kirkland said...

I love all the berries.

DVArtist said...

I have a freezer full of organic, hand picked blueberries. We go to the farm every other year and stock up.

DVArtist said...

Opps for some reason I read blueberries. Blackberries grow wild in my back yard. LOL

Jeanie said...

They've always been one of my favorites!

DeniseinVA said...

Looks fantastic Jan, one of my all-time favorite desserts.

Granny Marigold said...

Blackberries are ripe here as well. I made low-sugar jam with some this week.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Dear Jan!
I have blackberries in my garden. I must make this delicious dish.
Hugs and greetings.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Blackberries are delicious and one of my favorites. What a lovely dessert.

Caroline said...

It's looking delicious the blackberries. Have a nice day !

Rustic Pumpkin said...

Love them, but can't stand how pippy they are so use them to make jelly. I have wild brambles all over my property, can't get fresher than those! I freeze them to make jelly in the winter months for a vitamin boost, and it's delicious dissolved in hot water with lemon and brandy or whisky. I open freeze the best looking ones for garnishing deserts or Pavlova.

Chris said...

Blackberries are delicious in a crumble I love it

peppylady (Dora) said...

Not sure if here in United States have clotted cream. I like it up.

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

I do enjoy a fruit crumble and this version looks delicious. I smiled when I saw the dish the portion of the blackberry crumble was in - I have a set of those along with the larger fruit bowl. Not used then for a while though. 😊

Carla from The River said...

Blackberries are my favorite berry!! :-)

MELODY JACOB said...

It's definitely blackberry season here in Scotland, so this post is perfectly timed. A low-carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free cobbler is like a fantastic way to enjoy them without any guilt.

Conniecrafter said...

I wonder if I could substitute blueberries, hubby likes them better. Our friends grow these and she is always making something with them

Lowcarb team member said...

REPLY TO
Conniecrafter who said ...
I wonder if I could substitute blueberries, hubby likes them better. Our friends grow these and she is always making something with them

Hello Connie and thank you for your comment and question.
Yes, you can use blueberries in a cobbler/crumble recipe and there is one on the link below that uses lower carb ingredients:-
https://thatlowcarblife.com/keto-blueberry-cobbler/

All the best Jan

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I am very fond of blackberries; my wife not so much.

Teresa said...

Tengo moras en mi jardín y puedo intentar hacerlo. Besos.