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Blackberry-Peach Coffee Cake

Prep: 20 min.; Bake: 1 hr., 10 min.; Cool: 1 hr., 30 min. Yield: Makes 8 servings Streusel Topping (See recipe below) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups peeled and […]

Whole-Grain Blackberry Spice Muffins

Coarsely chop frozen blackberries, and place them back in the freezer until ready to stir into the batter. To freeze muffins, let cool completely, and place in zip-top plastic bags. Reheat in microwave 20 seconds. Yield: 17 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin) 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces) 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup […]

Blackberry-Cream Cheese Crepes

Yield: 8 servings 8 Blender Crepes 5 cups fresh blackberries, divided 3/4 cup water, divided 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon brandy 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon powdered sugar Prepare Blender Crepes; set […]

Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Make the easiest blackberry cobbler ever using fresh berries plus 5 more ingredients. To make it special, top with whipped cream and a mint garnish. Yield: Makes 6 servings 4 cups fresh blackberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 large egg 1 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons butter, melted Whipped cream (optional) Garnish: […]

U-Pick Blackberries

Pick Your Own NC Blackberries! Here at Justus Orchard we grow Navaho and Ouachita Blackberries.  Both are thornless varieties that are sweet and easy to pick.  During Blackberry season our Bakery is open on weekends offering our delicious Blackberry Cobbler and Ice Cream, Blackberry Jams, Jelly and Syrup. Please see our Calendar of Events for […]

Local Fruit & Vegetable Market

Visit Justus Orchard located in Hendersonville NC and buy fresh picked apples, blackberries or peaches.  We also have locally grown vegetables at our farm stand, including tomatoes, mountain cabbage, sweet potatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers and more.