All About BLACKBERRIES
Storage &
Serving Success
Choosing the best fresh blackberries at the store is simple. Pick outstanding berries every time with these tips:
Choose blackberries that are:
- deep purple and even in color
- firm and dry
- free of bruising, decay and excess moisture
Blackberries should be kept refrigerated and stored in their original package. Blackberries stored in a cool and dry environment are best enjoyed within 1-3 days after purchase.
Lightly rinse blackerries in cool tap water just before serving. After rinsing, gently blot dry and enjoy!
- After rinsing, gently blot dry.
- Arrange on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
- Place uncovered in your freezer for 24 hours.
- Transfer blackberries to a freezer bag or container.
*Following these steps will prevent the berries from clumping together.
TIP: Frozen blackberries are perfect for pies and parfaits and can be stored for 6-8 months!
Blackberry Nutrition
Blackberries are sweet and versatilely delicious, but did you know that blackberries pack a nutritious punch? Just one serving (1 cup) of blackberries provides more vitamin K than a peach and is thought to boost brain health!
Excellent Source of:
- Vitamins C & K
- Manganese
- Fiber
- Copper
Good Source of:
- Vitamins A & E
Food Safety
Food safety is a top priority at California Giant. Our growers follow the highest standards set forth by the USDA Good Agricultural & Good Handling Practices to deliver you the best.
Meet Our Growers
Behind every berry is a passionate grower dedicated to providing you with the berry best. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the who’s growing your California Giant berries!
Trace Your Berries
Learn more about the California Giant berries in your kitchen and their growing region! From field to fork, trace your berries journey back to their field of origin.
Healthy Blackberry Recipes
Blackberries are versatile and pair well with other healthy ingredients for many delicious and nutritious dishes.
The big game is better with berries. 🏈 Try these Blackberry Pulled Pork Sliders for your weekend watch party!
INGREDIENTS
🏈 For the Blackberry Sauce:
Splash of olive oil
Pinch of sea salt
1/3 c. shallots, roughly chopped
2 c. California Giant blackberries
½ c. apple cider vinegar
¼ c. brown sugar
½ c. ketchup
1 T. worcestershire sauce
1 t. mustard
🏈 For the Sliders:
2 lb. pork shoulder
10 Slider buns
½ c. radicchio or cabbage, shredded
DIRECTIONS
🧑🍳 Place pork on a parchment-lined roasting pan with a generous amount of salt. Pop in the oven to roast at 450F.
🧑🍳 After one hour, lower the temperature to 325F and cook for two hours, or until the pork is tender.
🧑🍳 Add olive oil, shallots and a pinch of sea salt to a sauté pan on medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
🧑🍳 Add the rest of your sauce ingredients and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens. Use a fork to mash the blackberries as it cooks. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
🧑🍳 Shred your cooked and cooled pork then toss into a bowl with a generous amount of the blackberry sauce. Mix well.
🧑🍳 To assemble the sliders, add the pulled pork to the bottom bun, top with extra sauce and the shredded radicchio or cabbage, add the top bun and enjoy!
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This high-protein creamy chia pudding is bursting with berry flavor and benefits. 🍓 Link in bio for recipe details!
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Talk about a dynamic duo. 🤌 Get our recipe for Crispy Artichokes with Blackberry Pesto at the link in bio.
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These Blackberry Brie Bites are the Thanksgiving side of our dreams. 💭
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Take your favorite fall flavors on the go with this nutritious smoothie. Recipe at the link in bio!
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Creepy, crawly, and delicious. What more could you want in a breakfast? 🕷
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Your Privacy Choices
Enter the trace back code from your berries to learn about where they were grown. Too bad we can’t deliver the fresh fragrance, too!
