Blackberries YUM!

Blackberry Crumble
2 1/2 C blueberries
2 1/2 C raspberries
5 Tbsp sugar, you can use splenda
2 Tbsp cornstarch (for thickening if using frozen berries)
1 C flour or use 1 C + 1 tbsp all purpose gluten free flour like Pillsbury or bobs redmill
1 C oats (make sure they are gluten free if your doing that version)
3/4 C packed brown sugar/splenda
1 Tsp cinnamon
1/2 Tsp nutmeg
1/2 C butter

Preheat oven to 350o
In a bowl combine berries and sugar. Mix and set aside
If using frozen berries add in 2 Tbsp of cornstarch for thickening.
In another bowl mix together flour or gluten free flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add in butter using a pastry mixer until crumbly.
Put berries into mason jars or use a 9 x 13 pan and add crumble on top.
Bake for 15 minutes in mason jars or 30-40 minutes for 9 X 13 or until the fruit is bubbly and the topping will be golden brown.

 
This recipe is from ourfamilyofseven.com. This honey butter is delicious and my little boy says it's amazing on bagels. 

Blackberry Honey Butter
1/2 lb softened Butter
1/4 cup Honey
1/4 cup Blackberries

Whip butter and honey until fluffy.
Add blackberries and mix just until berries break up and are distributed.
Either scoop into jar and seal or form into a log and refrigerate.


Blackberry Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette 
Baby greens
Pecans
Feta
Avocado
Blackberries
Pumpkin Seeds

10 Oz. seedless Sugar Free Blackberry preserves
1/2 C. frozen raspberries or blackberries
1/4 C. lite olive oil
1/4 C. water
1/4 C. apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. dijon
1 1/2 tsp. Honey
1 1/2 tsp. Sugar
2 Tsp. Chia Seeds optional
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Place all ingredient into a food processor or blender, then strain out the seeds. Refrigerate.



Blackberry Chicken Salad
1 chicken breast cooked and chopped
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced jullienne 
6oz greek yogurt like vanilla, pear or plain
1/4 tsp cumin
1 bunch of spinach
salt and pepper to taste
Croissants or your favorite gluten free bun

Cook chicken (or use a rotisserie pre-cooked one). I boiled my chicken breast for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Shred chicken.
Dice cucumber & blackberries.
Mix chicken with cucumber, blackberries, yogurt, and cumin.
Serve on croissants with spinach, or just on a bed of spinach as a salad. 

recipe comes from onaroll.com