Are you in an area where blackberries go wild? See how these blackberries make for some of the best tasting waffles you will ever put into your mouth!
When life gives this family loads of fresh, wild blackberries you know what we are going to do with them?
Make waffles of course! Clearly we are a blueberry waffle loving family, you can see that with all the blueberry waffle recipes we have on this little blog, but I felt it was time to give blackberries their due as well.
Why Wild Blackberries are Best?
The key to make these waffles amazing is to use really ripe blackberries. You don’t want super firm berries that you find in the grocery store that are grown for their ability to be shipped long distances. You want them to smush, so they incorporate into the batter. That’s why wild blackberries are the best.
If you are ever in the Pacific Northwest you will find them growing all over the place. We found them at a Rest Area along the Columbia River:
Along the side of the road near Vancouver, Washington:
And at our campground near Mt. Hood:
Himalayan blackberry is the species of blackberries that is most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest. It’s actually an invasive weed there. It was brought there on purpose in the 1800s as a crop but soon grew out of control. So no issues with picking as many as you want. They do have thorns to deal with so you need to be very careful. I look over the bushes carefully before I have my kids pick anything and I tell them not to try to reach for berries they can’t easily grab and what they should pick. If you can wear gloves when you pick. Often people will recommend wearing pants and long sleeves as well as just can’t imagine doing so for myself in the heat of the summer! It wouldn’t be a bad idea to have a first aid kit on hand just in case. I have only ever gotten minor scratches from these bushes.
š” Tip – If you don’t live in an area that has wild blackberries or it’s not the season for them you are best using frozen blackberries rather than fresh blackberries.
What Else to Add To These Waffles?
While these waffles are great just with the blackberries in them, you also can add in some citrus zest. Most people call for lemon zest, but orange and lime zest would be fantastic as well. I am also a fan of pairing berries with peaches, so you could stir in some small cubed fresh peaches into the batter.
Wild Oregon Blackberry Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 4 tbsp salted butterĀ melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- extra butter for greasing the waffle maker
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine: the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Now melt the butter in the microwave or a pot and allow a few minutes to cool.
- Measure out 1 cup of milk into a measuring cup with space so you can add 1 cracked egg. Stir well to combine. Once the butter has cooled a bit, add it as well.
- Make a well in the center of the dried ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.
- Mix it all together until it is just combined and there is no dry flour. You don't need to work out any lumps. It's important not to overmix the batter.
- Gently fold the fresh blackberries into the waffle batter.
- The batter can sit out while the waffle maker heats up. The batter will thicken some as the flour hydrates.
- Once the waffle maker is hot. Brush butter on both top and bottom of the waffle maker then add your batter.
- Cook the waffle until they are golden brown and are easy to remove with a spatula that won't scratch the waffle maker.
- You can keep waffles warm in an oven set to the lowest temperature. Don't stack the waffles. They will get soggy.
- Serve with powdered sugar, butter, and/or real maple syrup.
More Waffle Recipes To Try
Here are some other waffle recipes I think you are going to love:
Blueberry Glazed Waffles
Brown Sugar Waffles with Brown Sugar Butter Syrup
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