Blackberries are safe for pets in small amounts. Natural sugars and fiber may cause digestive upset in larger servings. Serve plain berries only; avoid jams, syrups, and sweetened berry products.
Blackberries are dark purple-black berries from thorny bramble canes. Each berry is made of many small drupelets with tiny seeds; ripe fruit is soft and stains easily. They ripen in late spring through summer.
Blackberries are eaten fresh, used in smoothies and yogurt toppings, and cooked into cobblers, pie fillings, sauces, and syrups. They're sold fresh, frozen, dried, and as preserves.
Jams, jellies, and pie fillings add sugar and preservatives. Dried blackberry snacks are more concentrated than fresh fruit. In desserts, blackberries are commonly paired with lemon juice, sugar, and whipped toppings.
