How to Make Blackberry Puree (Easy Recipe)

Learn how to make homemade Blackberry Purée with nothing more than fresh or frozen blackberries.

This simple recipe effortlessly whips juicy blackberries into an ultra-silky, naturally sweetened syrup – perfect for baked goods, cocktails, smoothies, baked goods, and more!

Considering how much sugar is packed into store-bought purées, making your own is always the better option, especially when it takes just a minute or two with nothing more than blackberries and a blender.

This easy blackberry purée is a perfect example: all you have to do is rinse the berries, blend until smooth, strain out the seeds, and voilà! The berries do all the heavy lifting, creating a naturally sweet, slightly tart fruit purée that shines in so many ways.

I use it in everything from cocktails and mocktails to baked goods and sauces – basically anywhere I want a burst of that deep, berry-rich flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Here’s why this recipe is worth keeping in your repertoire:

• Only 1 ingredient. The purée is naturally sweet from the berries themselves, with optional add-ins if you want something sweeter or brighter.
• Quick and easy. Just rinse, blend, and strain. The whole process takes just minutes, and it freezes like a dream.
• Endless ways to use it. Perfect for cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, desserts, baked goods, breakfast dishes, and so on.

What You Will Need

• Blackberries – Fresh blackberries are wonderful when they’re in season, but that window is pretty short, so I usually make this with frozen berries. They’re picked and frozen at peak ripeness, which means reliable flavor year-round – they just need to be fully thawed before blending. If you’re using fresh, look for deep purple-black, glossy, plump berries with no signs of bruising or leaking.
• Equipment – To make this purée, you’ll need a blender, food processor, or immersion blender to break down the berries. You’ll also need a fine-mesh sieve to strain out the seeds and solids.

How to Make Blackberry Purée

Here’s how I make this silky smooth seedless purée:

Step 1: Prep the berries.

If you’re using fresh berries, give them a quick rinse and shake off any excess water. Frozen berries work just as well – just make sure they’re fully thawed so they blend smoothly.

Step 2: Purée the berries.

Add the berries to a blender, food processor, or grab an immersion blender (ideal for small batches), and pulse a few times to break them down, then blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.

Step 3: Strain the berries.

Pour the puréed blackberries into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, then use a rubber spatula to press the purée through the mesh.

Step 4: Adjust (optional).

Taste and tweak. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor, and if you prefer a sweeter purée, you can stir in a touch of your favorite sweetener.

Variations

Even though this recipe technically calls for just fresh or frozen blackberries, you can absolutely enhance the purée at the end based on how you intend to use it.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Add a splash of citrus: A squeeze of lemon, lime, or even orange juice instantly brightens the flavor. You can even blend in a bit of freshly grated zest before straining for an extra pop.
• Sweeten to taste: I prefer letting the blackberries’ natural sweetness shine, but you can add your favorite sweetener if you like. A little honey, maple syrup, or date syrup all work great here.
• Warm, dessert-friendly notes: A drop of vanilla or almond extract, or a tiny pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger, can add a subtle, dessert-friendly warmth, perfect for baked goods or desserts.
• Herbal additions: A small handful of fresh mint, basil, or rosemary blended with the berries creates a bright, refreshing twist, great for cocktails or summery drinks.

How to Use Blackberry Purée

Here are some of my favorite ways to put it to work:

• Drinks – Stir into club soda or sparkling water for a fizzy blackberry sip, blend into smoothies, or mix with lemonade or iced tea. Or if you’re up for a cocktail, try adding it to margaritas, mojitos, bourbon smashes, gin spritzes, or even champagne for a berry-infused mimosa.
• Desserts – Bake it into cakes, cupcakes, pies, quick breads, pastries, cookies, bars, or muffins. Or use it as a dessert sauce and drizzle over cheesecake, ice cream, panna cotta, pavlova, or pound cake.
• Breakfast – Spoon over yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, chia pudding, pancakes, waffles, or crêpes, or spread onto croissants or English muffins for a pop of silky, sweet-tart flavor.
• Savory pairings – Try adding a spoonful to homemade dressings, vinaigrettes, or glazes for grilled meats such as pork or chicken.

Storing

Refrigerator: This purée keeps well in a jar or an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Freezer: For longer storage, freeze the purée in ice cube trays. Once frozen, pop the cubes into a freezer-safe bag and freeze for about 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.

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More Berry Recipes You’ll Love

If you love this puréed blackberry recipe, you’ll definitely want to try these other easy berry recipes:

• Strawberry Juice
• Blueberry Juice
• Raspberry Sauce
• Blueberry Sauce