Blackberry

Choose a site that is in full sun and has plenty of room for the ramblers to grow. The soil should be a well-draining, sandy loam with a pH of 5.5-6.5. If you lack an area with sufficient drainage, plan on growing blackberry bushes in a raised bed. Water regularly, providing an inch of water per week depending upon weather conditions.

BLACKBERRY CRISP

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INGREDIENTS (FRUIT MIX):

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup white sugar

9 cups blackberries

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INGREDIENTS (CRISP TOPPING):

1 1/2 cups quick oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar + salt.

3. With a fork, add butter (cut into tablespoon sized pieces) into the dry ingredients until the butter is evenly mixed in. 

4. In a separate bowl, combine blackberries, sugar, flour + lemon juice.

5. Lightly grease 9x13 pan. Spread fruit mixture on the bottom + sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the top.

6. Bake for 45 minutes, until the fruit is bubbly + the crisp is golden.