Easy Blackberry Bread Recipe With Fresh Blackberries
This Easy Blackberry Bread Recipe With Fresh Blackberries is a soft, moist quick bread packed with juicy berries and bright citrus flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh blackberries, this homemade loaf bakes into a tender crumb with a golden crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or dessert, this Easy Blackberry Bread Recipe With Fresh Blackberries is beginner-friendly and full of sweet-tart berry goodness.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh blackberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Lemon glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs, milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.
Notes
- Gently fold in the berries to prevent them from breaking and coloring the batter too much.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
- Fresh or frozen blackberries can be used; add frozen berries without thawing.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean, even slices.