Best 6 Blackberry Chocolate Jam Recipes

BLACKBERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line 3 5- or 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Mix cake mix, eggs, oil and milk together in a large bowl, mixing until combined.
• Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake 27-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes, then remove cakes from pans to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and nearly white in appearance.
• Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
• Add the heavy whipping cream, jam, vanilla extract, salt and a few drops of food coloring and mix on medium speed until fully combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Spoon some frosting into a piping bag or zipper bag and set aside for decorating.
• Trim the domed tops off the cakes as needed. Place one layer of cake on a cake plate.
• Using the buttercream in the bag, pipe a ring of buttercream around the edge of the bottom cake layer. Spread ½ of the jam inside the ring and spread evenly. Pipe a bit more buttercream on top of the jam and smooth out.
• Top with the second layer of cake, then repeat the process.
• Spread a thin crumb coat layer of buttercream over the entire cake, smoothing it out as best as possible.
• Freeze the cake for 30 minutes before applying a second layer of buttercream to cover the cake.

BLACKBERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Add the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook until the berries start to break down. You can help them along by mashing them with your mixing spoon.
• Continue to cook and stir until the mixture begins to thicken and the berries are completely broken down. The whole process takes about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
• Press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. You really have to work it through because there's a lot of seeds and pulp to separate out.
• Place your strained blackberries into the fridge and start on the chocolate cake.
• Preheat the oven to 325F and prep 3 round 8 inch baking pans. Spray them with some nonstick spray, coat them in the Rodelle Organic Baking Cocoa, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl (use your stand mixer bowl if using), mix together all of the dry ingredients including the sugar.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs) minus the hot water.
• With the mixer on medium-low speed, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in a slow and steady stream.
• Once it's almost combined, slowly mix in the hot water. The batter will be very thin.
• If using cake strips, which I highly recommend for an even bake, dampen and wrap them around the prepared pans.
• Evenly distribute the batter between the three pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in their pans for 20-30 minutes or until the pans and cakes are completely cooled.
• Turn out the cakes and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Because the cake is so soft and tender, you'll need to refrigerate the layers for about an hour to firm up a bit. This makes it easier to assemble the cake.
• Let your butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
• Pour about an inch of water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Don't let it come to a boil.
• If using an electric mixer, place the egg whites and sugar into the metal bowl of your mixer and place it over the simmering water.
• Whisk the egg whites and sugar until it reaches 160F. This should only take about 5 minutes but to test and make sure it's done, rub a bit of the mixture between your fingers and if you can't feel any sugar granules...it's ready.
• Place the bowl back on the mixer and whisk on high speed for about 10 minutes or until you reach stiff peaks.
• You want the bowl to be somewhat cool before adding the butter. Once ready, drop the mixer to low and mix in 1 tablespoon at a time. Make sure it is mixed in before adding the next.
• Lastly, mix in the 3 tablespoons of blackberry jam. By this time, you should have a silky buttercream. If you're having trouble with the consistency, I wrote instructions in the post above as to how to fix the issue.
• Take the cakes out of the fridge and unwrap. Level them off if needed.
• Spread an even layer of the buttercream on top of the first layer. Spread 1 tablespoon of the blackberry jam on top of the buttercream then place your second layer of cake. Repeat.
• Once you've placed the final layer, pop the cake in the fridge for about 10 minutes so the center can set.
• Cover the entire outside in the blackberry buttercream and even out the sides with a cake scraper.
• Dot tiny bits of the blackberry jam all throughout the cake and run the cake scraper along the edge. If you added too much, spread on a bit more buttercream then scrape again to get the berry swirl effect you see here.
• Place the cake back in the fridge and prepare the ganache.
• Add the chopped chocolate to a bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a separate bowl in the microwave for about 1 minute.
• Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Then mix until smooth.
• Gently spread it over the top of the cake and let it drip down the sides.
• Top with some extra blackberries and place in the fridge for 15 minutes to set. Enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES WITH BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, sieve together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and the light brown sugar together, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until blended. With the machine running on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture until incorporated.
• Put the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl. Form the dough into 1/4 cup-size balls and roll in the sugar. Arrange 5 balls of dough, evenly apart, on each baking sheet. Using a round 1/4 teaspoon measure, or the thin end of a wooden spoon, make a hole in the center of each ball of dough, 1/2 to 3/4-inch deep. Spoon 1 teaspoon of jam into each hole. Bake until the dough has spread and the surface of the cookies are crackled, 11 to 14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Arrange the cookies on a serving dish and serve.

BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• The night before you make your jam, layer the blackberries and sugar together in a very large bowl, then cover and set aside at room temperature. This helps the sugar to start dissolving so you don't run the risk of over-cooking the fruit when you actually begin to make the jam. The next morning, give everything a quick stir, then set aside again until you are ready to start cooking.
• Before you start, put a small saucer in the freezer. Take a preserving pan or a large, wide-based pan (the wider and more open the pan, the faster the jam will be ready, so a preserving pan is really ideal) and tip the berries in, scraping out all the juices and any undissolved sugar. Stir in the lemon juice, then collect all the pips and secure them inside a tea-leaf strainer or piece of muslin before adding them to the pan (cooking the pips along with the fruit extracts the pectin they contain, helping your jam to set).
• Start the blackberries over a low heat until all the sugar is completely dissolved, then bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins. Turn off the heat and spoon a little hot syrupy jam onto the chilled saucer. Once it's cool, push it with your finger. If it wrinkles a little, it's ready and has reached setting point. If it's too runny to wrinkle, return the pan to the heat and boil in 2 or 3-minute stages, removing the pan from the heat each time you do the saucer check, until the jam wrinkles.
• Skim off any excess scum, then stir in the knob of butter, if you want - this will help to dissolve any remaining scum. Leave the jam for 15 mins before ladling into sterilised jars - this allows the fruit to settle so it doesn't sink to the bottom. The jam will keep in a cool, dark place for at least 6 months. Refrigerate jars once opened.

BLACKBERRY AND CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Line a 9x5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on all sides. Chill pan until ready to use. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Place jam in a medium bowl and whisk to loosen, then gently mix in half of whipped cream. Mix vanilla and salt into plain whipped cream.
• Scoop half of vanilla whipped cream into prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Arrange a layer of graham crackers on top, breaking or cutting to fit as needed. Add half of blackberry whipped cream, smooth into an even layer, and top with another layer of graham crackers. Dollop ice cream across top and smooth into an even layer. Add a third layer of crackers, followed by remaining blackberry whipped cream. Repeat with a fourth layer of graham crackers and finally spread remaining vanilla whipped cream over (don't worry if it's a little higher than edges of pan). Crumble some graham crackers over. Cover with plastic overhang and freeze until set, at least 6 hours.
• To serve, using plastic overhang, unmold cake (if it's hesitant to come out, run the sides of the pan under warm water for a few seconds to loosen) and cut into slices. Do ahead: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY JAM (CANNING RECIPE)

Steps:

• Crush berries thoroughly, 1 cup at a time. If using frozen berries, use both liquied and solids; they were all part of the original fresh berry. (Sieve 1/2 of the pulp to remove some of the seeds if desired. You can sieve it all if preparing from those with dental problems. Removing seeds causes waste, so be sure you have enough berries.).
• Make sure your canning equipment is scrupulously clean, and place 7 pint or half-pint jars on a rack in a boiling water canner. Fill the canner with water, adding a shot of vinegar to prevent mineral buildup, and bring to a boil while you prepare the jam. Allow it to boil for 10 minutes to sterilize jars, then turn down the heat to keep the jars hot. Remember to keep a kettle of hot water handy, and a saucepan of boiling water for your lids and rings.
• Measure 6 cups of crushed fruit into a 6-8 quart heavy nonreactive saucepan. Break the chocolate squares into smaller pieces and add them to saucepan.
• Measure sugar into a separate bowl. Mix 1/4 cup of the measured sugar with the pectin powder in another small bowl. Stir pectin-sugar mixture into fruit in a saucepan. Add butter. Bring quickly to a full rolling boil. Boil for EXACTLY 1 MINUTE, stirring constantly.
• Remove pan from heat. Skim off any foam and ladle the jam into hot sterilized pint or half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Remove the jars to a towel/newspaper lined surface, invert for 10 minutes, and allow to cool. Label the jars and store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.