Here’s how to tell them apart

• This might sound obvious, but if what you have looks like a raspberry, but it’s black, it’s a black raspberry. Like red raspberries, black raspberries have a hollow center and tiny “hairs” on the outside.
• If your berry has a white or green core where it was attached to the stem, and smooth, glossy flesh, it’s a blackberry.
• Blackberries tend to be bigger than black raspberries.
• In a side-by-side taste test, you should find that black raspberries are sweeter while blackberries are more tart.

To boost your health, choose both

All kinds of berries get gold stars for their health benefits – they are nutritional powerhouses. And blackberries and black raspberries deserve their stellar reputation. A cup of either blackberries or black raspberries packs 8 grams of fiber and about half of the vitamin C you need daily. Fiber is linked to a slew of health benefits including lower risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some digestive conditions. And vitamin C helps all parts of your body replenish and heal.

Black raspberries contain antioxidants and can help fight inflammation. They may also help improve your cholesterol levels and slow the development of heart disease. (Here are more heart-healthy foods you should always have on hand.)

The vitamin K in blackberries may help keep your bones strong, and its high manganese levels can help your blood pressure in check.

Wow! Talk about a lot of benefits.

Pack your summer meals full of delicious berries

Of course, all kinds of berries are always a treat by themselves, topped with whipped cream or served along with your favorite breakfast cereal. But there’s so much more you can do with black raspberries and blackberries. Start by checking out our favorite healthy recipes for all sorts of berries. and then move on to our more indulgent desserts.

Need more ideas? Try these 40 blackberry recipes bursting with juicy flavor.

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Blackberry Crisp

I adapted this comforting dessert from a recipe my mother-in-law gave to me. Hers fed a family with nine growing kids who were never full, so there was never any left. There aren't any leftovers when I make my downsized version, either! —Marliss Lee, Independence, MissouriGo to Recipe

Blackberry Apple PieMy mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust. —Fran Stanfield, Wilmington , Ohio

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Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake CupsI read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree, and the sweet and salty pretzel crust make this a sensational mini dessert. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

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Berry-Beet SaladHere's a delightfully different salad that balances the earthy flavor of beets with the natural sweetness of berries. If you prefer, substitute crumbled feta for the goat cheese. —Amy Lyons, Mounds View, Minnesota

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Humble Bumble Crumble BarsWhile developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This berry bar is lightly sweet and so easy. —Nancy Phillips, Portland, Maine

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Berry WhirligigBlackberries are an Oregon treasure. We love to go out and pick our own. Whatever we don’t eat fresh, we freeze to enjoy whenever we start dreaming of this irresistible treat. —Pearl Stanford, Medford, Oregon

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Blackberry-Sauced Pork ChopsMy family loved these chops from the first time I fixed them. They're as tasty in a skillet as they are grilled, so you can eat them all year long. The sauce is also fantastic with chicken. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

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Blueberry-Blackberry Rustic TartMy dad would always stop our car on the side of the road in Maine and say, "I smell blueberries." He had a pail ready. Then Mom would bake the wild berries in a cornmeal crust to make this homey tart. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

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Blackberry Apple JellyAugust is the busiest month of the year on our small farm—that's when we're harvesting sweet corn, pumpkins and pickling cucumbers for our stand. But I always make time to put up this jelly. The apples come from our old-fashioned orchard, while the blackberries grow wild along our creek...and the jelly's usually gone by January! —Liz Endacott, Matsqui, British Columbia

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Blackberry Frozen YogurtYou could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry SalsaMy husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a spicy blueberry salsa. He was amazed at how tasty it was, so I came up with my own rendition without seeing or tasting what he had. It took several tries, but this is the delicious result. —Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California

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Cookies ‘n’ Cream Berry DessertsThis sweet berry dessert makes an especially pretty final course in the spring. With berries, a creamy topping and a sprinkle of meringue cookies, it always earns praise. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Blackberry Beer CocktailThis refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue as you sip. Sorry, adults only! —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida

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Wild Berry Freezer JamOne year, I decided I wanted to make a wild berry jam but couldn't find a recipe, so I invented my own. — Barbara Hohmann, Petawawa, Ontario

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Strawberry ShortcakeOur strawberry shortcake is a classic recipe that can be ready by lunchtime. Use those farmers market strawberries for something special.

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Double-Berry Quick BreadHealthy, fast and easy! This bread is a favorite of mine when prep time is tight and I have small amounts of different kinds of berries to use up. — Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

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Rise and Shine ParfaitStart your day with a smile. This fruit, yogurt and granola parfait is so easy to make. If you like, use whatever favorite fresh fruits are in season and are looking best at the supermarket. —Diana Laskaris, Chicago, Illinois

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Avocado Fruit Salad with Tangerine VinaigretteOn long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint. The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

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Four-Berry Spinach SaladNature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. The slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with the sweet in-season fruit. —Betty Lise Anderson, Gahanna, Ohio

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Blackberry PieCelebrate the summer harvest with our blackberry pie. One slice, and you’ll see why this pie is the best pie.

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Blackberry Cheesecake BarsSugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. — Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

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Berry Granola PancakesMy son and I like to make this breakfast favorite together. You can leave the berries out of the mix and sprinkle them on top, or sub in chocolate chips or nuts instead. —Elizabeth Stewart, Crab Orchard, West Virginia

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Berry BBQ SauceOn weekends, I jazz up our favorite BBQ sauce with berries. This blackberry-blueberry BBQ sauce makes a marvelous spread for basting and saucing grilled baby back ribs. —Janet Hix, Austin, Texas

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Honey-Yogurt Berry SaladI wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad lets you play with different low-fat yogurts and fruits. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

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Berry Nectarine BuckleI found this recipe in a magazine a long time ago, but modified it over the years. We enjoy its combination of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and nectarines, particularly when the cake is served warm with low-fat frozen yogurt. —Lisa Darling, Rochester, New York

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Mixed Berry SangriaThis is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois

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Oregon's Best Marionberry PieI believe Marionberries make the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings, you'll be making the best even better! —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon

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Berry Coulis with Dutch PancakesMy husband makes his mom's crepe-like Dutch pancakes with our kids on Saturdays. I came up with the berry sauce, and the dish is now our brunch standard. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia

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Blackberry LemonadeHere's a special drink that's perfect when blackberries are in season. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor. —Rich Murray, Nevada, Missouri

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Four-Berry SpreadFor a big berry taste, you can't beat this tasty spread. With a flavorful foursome of blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, this lovely jam brightens any breakfast. —Marie St. Thomas, Sterling, Massachusetts

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Berry CobblerThis versatile berry cobbler is bursting with sweet, tart and juicy berry flavor.

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Blackberry-Orange CakeMy grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and create a blackberry cake that's always lovely with a summer meal. —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas

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Sweet-Chili Salmon with BlackberriesMy garden is often my cooking inspiration. Because I have a large berry patch, I especially enjoy using just-picked berries in savory dishes to add natural sweetness and sometimes a bit of tart. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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Blackberry CobblerLearn how to make blackberry cobbler—it's the best way to use fresh, juicy berries!

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Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the dish, which I enjoy as a simple breakfast or healthy dessert for two. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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Berry Breakfast ParfaitsExpecting brunch company but short on time? Parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match with whatever berries you have on hand. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

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Maple Blackberry MojitoThis refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used other types of fruit, including raspberries, kiwi and strawberries. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

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Blackberry-Topped Sponge CakesThe recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food, pound cake or ladyfingers. And any fruit that has liquor with the same flavor can be used. —Karen Robinson, Woodbury, Connecticut

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Slow Cooker Spiced Poached PearsSome of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make; the recipe can be mostly prepared in advance of company arriving; and the presentation is lovely.—Jill Mant, Denver, Colorado

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Blackberry Brandy SauceFresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the possibilities are endless, and it makes everything look gorgeous. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

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Confession: We love Cracker Barrel. We dream about their cozy restaurant, fun general store and cozy breakfasts all the time. But we can’t visit all the time. Enter the chain’s new online store. You can get the tastes of Cracker Barrel all the time with their new items.

However, there is one contest allowing people to win free Cracker Barrel for a year. Get more Cracker Barrel at home with these copycat recipes.

Biscuit and dumpling mix

Whip up some Southern charm that’s sure to please a crowd with Cracker Barrel’s biscuit and dumpling mix. Serve the biscuits with this hearty pork sausage gravy for a classic pairing, or try the dumplings as part of a savory chicken and dumpling casserole.

Get the mix for just $4.99 right here.

Peanut brittle

You’ll no doubt want to eat this right from the package. But if you can resist, you can make it super-special. Use it to top these giant peanut brittle cookies—they’re favorites anytime.

Shop for their peanut brittle.

Cherry cobbler filling

End your next meal with this easy, sweet treat. Use the recipe on the back of this cherry cobbler filling to recreate the dessert they serve at Cracker Barrel. Or, replace the filling in this easy cherry cobbler for a dessert that will be gobbled up in no time.

Find the filling here.

Cracker Barrel coffee

Start your day—or fight your afternoon slump—with a cup of this good, old-fashioned coffee. It’s the same coffee that’s served in the store. Didn’t finish the pot? Don’t waste what’s left—use it to whip up these coffee dessert recipes.

Get Cracker Barrel coffee here.

Dang! butterscotch root beer

Fill a tall, frosty glass with the sweet taste of sassafras found in Dang! butterscotch root ber. While you’re sipping, you can prepare these root beer cupcakes—this root beer will add a hint of butterscotch to their sweet, spice-cake flavor. Or go classic and add it to a root beer float!

Get this dang good soda here.

Pure natural pancake syrup

Treat yourself to a special weekend breakfast. How about fresh made pancakes, or maybe a fun take on French toast? Drizzled over the top with Cracker Barrel’s pancake syrup, you’ll have absolute perfection.

Shop for the syrup.

Spiced apple butter

Add a little variety to a quick weekday breakfast by spreading this spiced apple butter on your toast or English muffin. Or, create a company-worthy dessert by serving it over this cream cheese ice cream.

Get a jar of apple butter online here.

Corn muffin mix

Corn muffins are a Cracker Barrel favorite, and you can get the same delicious flavor at home with their signature corn muffin mix. Pair it with your favorite chili for a can’t-beat-it combination.

Mix up a batch with this mix.

Half sugar-cured ham

This slow-cooked, lightly smoked half sugar-cured ham is sure to delight your guests at your next holiday meal or family celebration. Got leftovers? No need to simply reheat and eat. Try one (or more) of these 54 recipes that use leftover ham.

Get the ham right here.

Chow chow relish

Traditionally, this sweet, pickled relish was made at the end of the harvest, to preserve the vegetables that wouldn’t be eaten fresh. Now, scoop chow-chow relish straight from the jar onto corn dogs, add it to your favorite potato salad, or mix it in with your deviled eggs (we’ve got some devilishly good recipes right here).

Get your chow chow fix here.

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