Nanny’s Old Fashioned Blackberries and Biscuits

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In this post I’m sharing the recipe for Nanny’s Old Fashioned Blackberries and Biscuits.

Y’all I have something special to share with you. This old fashioned blackberries and biscuits is a dish my grandmother (Nanny) would make for breakfast during blackberry season.

Back in those days, you couldn’t find berries in the store year round like you do now. Honestly, I don’t even know if berries were sold in stores back then. You had to go out and pick them yourself.

That’s why this was a special treat because it only came around once a year. When the blackberries ripened we would be out picking. Oh how I remember those briar bushes scratching my hands and arms.

Making this dish for breakfast this morning brought back so many memories. It was always one of my favorite meals growing up. That’s why I wanted to share it with y’all!

Fresh blackberries are made into a syrup type sauce and served over fresh buttermilk biscuits. It is truly delicious and I hope you’ll give it a try sometime.

When I was thinking of making this, I couldn’t think of what this dish is really called. I saw one recipe that was labeled stewed blackberries and biscuits. I believe we always just called it blackberries and biscuits. Did you ever have this growing up? If so, what did you call it? I would love to know.

So here’s how to make it……….

Stewed Blackberries and Biscuits

Ingredients

Homemade Southern Buttermilk Biscuits in a sweetgrass basket with cotton flour sack cloth
 
 
I usually get my biscuits into the oven then work on the blackberries.
 
Begin by adding the blackberries to a sauce pan.
 

Cooked Blackberries

 
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Add the sugar to the berries along with the lemon juice.
 
Next, add the cornstarch to water and whisk to combine. Add to the blackberry mixture.
 
Heat over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
 
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens. The liquid will look cloudy but will become a rich berry color once it thickens. Add the butter during the last 2 minutes of cooking and stir until melted to incorporate.
 
Serve spooned over fresh baked biscuits.
 
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Nanny’s Old Fashioned Blackberries and Biscuits Recipe

A childhood favorite breakfast with sweetened stewed summer blackberries served over warm homemade buttermilk biscuits.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. or 2 cups Fresh Blackberries
  • 1/2 c Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 c Water
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tbsp. Butter
  • Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits

Instructions

  • To begin, add the blackberries to a sauce pan.
  • Next, add the sugar to the berries along with the lemon juice.
    Add the cornstarch to the water and whisk to combine and add to the blackberry mixture. Heat over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens.
  • Add the butter during the last 2 minutes of cooking and stir until melted to incorporate. Serve blackberries and sauce spooned over fresh baked biscuits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 51mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g
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18 Comments

  1. My southern granny used to make this for us, too; she made the best biscuits I’ve ever eaten and I always wish I’d learned from her just what her secret was. Just watching her make them would make you gain weight, but eating them was worth every calorie.

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  2. My mom made this for me growing up. Her mom made it and now I make it. We just called it blackberries and biscuits too. Nothing better than a bit of butter melted in that black Berry syrup. She also made me chocolate gravy! Um um good!

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    1. April,
      I’m so happy to know that you’ve grown up and still enjoy this as much as I do. It makes my heart smile. I always think of my nanny when I make it.
      ~Julia

  3. Just walked to the mailbox and picked the blackberries along the side of my drive. Can’t wait for breakfast so guess what I’m having for supper!

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  4. This sound like a wonderful breakfast for guests! Does it store in the refrigerator for a few days so I can just warm it up and serve?

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