Blackberry season runs from the end of July until the last week of September. Even growing on the sides of paths, this honey-sweet berry is one of the great favorites of hikers. Many people, however, don’t wash them, even though worms, beetles and insects may be hiding in the berries. If you want to be on the safe side, however, washing them is highly recommended.
Blackberries are one of the most popular garden plants, along with blueberries, strawberries, cranberries and raspberries. And for good reason, as it is a dense, almost hedge-like shrub that provides shade and also produces very sweet fruit.
Blackberries can be used in many desserts, but they are also delicious on their own. It is important to remember, though, that many creatures can nestle among the tightly growing seeds.
If you want to avoid accidentally swallowing some of them, there is a better way to clean blackberries than the traditional method of washing them in water.
What will you need?
- A little apple cider vinegar
- Clean water
How to do it?
First, fill a large bowl with cold water. Then drop the blackberries into it, being careful not to press them too much.
Then add a small glass of apple cider vinegar to disinfect the blackberries. When dosing, keep to a 3:1 water to vinegar ratio.
With clean hands, gently stir the blackberries in the water and you will then observe the tiny insects coming to the surface. These can be easily removed with a small filter or even a sponge.
Three soaks should remove any insects. Finally, wash the blackberries in clean water and leave to dry. You can even use a clean cloth to gently soak off any excess water.
Now the blackberries are ready to eat!