Blackberries Jubilee is a classic and elegant dessert that brings drama and flavor to the table. Made with fresh blackberries, sugar, and a splash of brandy or rum, this simple yet stunning treat is typically flambéed and served warm over vanilla ice cream. The contrast between the cold, creamy ice cream and the warm, sweet-tart blackberry sauce makes it a crowd-pleaser every time.
To prepare Blackberries Jubilee, begin by heating fresh blackberries with sugar in a skillet over medium heat. As the berries begin to soften and release their juices, the mixture transforms into a rich, deep purple sauce. For an extra layer of flavor, a hint of lemon juice or zest can be added to brighten the fruit. Once the sauce is bubbling, carefully pour in brandy or dark rum and ignite it with a long lighter to flambé. The flames burn off the alcohol while leaving behind a beautiful, complex flavor.
The entire process takes only about 10–15 minutes, making it perfect for entertaining or as a quick yet indulgent weeknight dessert. Once the flames die down, spoon the warm blackberries and sauce generously over scoops of vanilla ice cream. The result is a visually impressive dessert with the rich, velvety flavor of warm fruit and creamy vanilla.
Blackberries Jubilee is a delightful twist on the more traditional Cherries Jubilee and can be adapted with other berries depending on the season. It’s an easy way to elevate a simple fruit-and-ice-cream combo into a show-stopping finale. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons sugar granulated
- 2 tablespoons brandy or dark rum optional, for flambé
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook until the sugar dissolves and the blackberries release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the brandy or rum.
- Flambé the mixture by lighting the alcohol with a long lighter or match. Allow the flames to burn out completely.
- Serve the warm blackberries over vanilla ice cream.
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I don’t think flambéing is safe. I just mashed the blackberries instead. Still tasted fine though.
I totally get your concern! Flambéing can be a bit intimidating, but mashing the blackberries is a great alternative. Glad it turned out fine for you!
Who needs flames? Sounds boring to me but whatever works for ya!
This was amazing! The warm blackberries over ice cream are just perfect.
So good! But I used frozen blackberries and they didn’t taste as fresh… next time.
Meh. Wasn’t that impressed. Just a bunch of heated berries.
Delicious! But why do you need lemon juice? Isn’t that just weird?
I tried this recipe, but I didn’t flambé it and it was still good. Kids loved it!
Yum! Just like Mom used to make but with a fancy twist. Love it!
Kinda messy with the flambé part… what if you catch your hair on fire???
Really easy recipe! I never thought cooking could be so simple. Thanks!
I don’t think it’s that simple. What if the flambé goes wrong? I don’t wanna set my kitchen on fire!
I’m glad you found it easy! It’s such a delicious treat. Next time, try it with some whipped cream too!
Not gonna lie, I don’t trust lighting alcohol in my kitchen. I’ll just warm it and stir the rum in after, no flames. Safety first 😅
Ice cream + berries = best combo!! 🍦💖
Can you use other fruits instead? Like blueberries maybe? Never tried blackberries.
This recipe is amazing! The flambé adds a spcial touch and the ice cream is just perfect with the warm blackberries.
I’m not sure about flambéing. It sounds fancy, but I’d probably burn down my kitchen! Just microwaved the berries instead.
This is just like the dessert my grandma made, but she didn’t used rum. Is it really necessary? I’m not sure about it…
I don’t really know… do you really need to set it on fire? Seems dangerous to me. I might just cook it without the brandy.
Wow, this looks amazing! I’ve never tried flambéing before. Can’t wait to impress my friends!
Yummy! I used frozen blackberries and it still turned out delicious. I might add some mint next time!
Ok but why do people put alcohol in dessert like it’s mandatory? I guess it tastes better—mine was kinda strong at first.
I get what you mean—like it’s “required” for dessert. But the alcohol flavor cooks off a lot, and the flambé just adds this richer, caramel-y note. If yours was too strong, you can use less or skip it entirely.
I tried something similar and my flames were tiny… still tasted great though. Be careful with the adding the alcohol—don’t do it near a stove fan.
Y’all are crazy if you think this will taste good 🥴. I’m stickin to apples.
This was pretty good, but I don’t think I did the flambé right. It didn’t catch fire! Not sure what I did wrong.
I think you might have needed more alcohol in the pan! Or maybe the heat wasn’t high enough? Just a guess!
It’s tricky to get the flambé right! Maybe try using a lighter with a longer reach next time. Be careful though! 🔥
Absolutely delicious! The flambé really adds something special.
I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The flambé part is so cool! 👍
Flambé scares me a bit, not gonna lie. What if the alcohol doesn’t catch? Is it still worth it without lighting it?
Not gonna lie, 2 tbsp sugar for 1 cup berries feels low if your berries are tart. I added a little more and it was perfect. Otherwise, good texture and flavor.
Flambé scares me. I tried once and set off my smoke alarm—so now I just warm the alcohol with it and hope for the best. Anyone got a safer method?
This sounds fancy but actually pretty doable. The lemon + brandy combo sounds like it would taste amazing on warm fruit.
Yes! Warm fruit + that lemon-brandy flavor sounds perfect. I’m a little nervous about the flambé, but it also looks pretty quick to try—definitely going to make this with fresh berries if I can find them.
So easy to make, my kids loved it! Will definitely make again, thank you!
Very tasty but I don’t have brandy. Just used whiskey. Still worked out.
Super easy and delicious. I used frozen blackberries and it turned out just fine. Definitely making this again!
Super quick to make! My kids enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Why is it called Jubilee? Like… is that a real thing or marketing? Either way, it tastes like summer and I’m not mad.
My guess: “Jubilee” is basically a classic dessert name—like “celebration” vibes, not some specific ingredient. Either way, you’re not wrong… it’s bright and summery.
Didn’t flambé (didn’t have brandy), just heated with rum extract—still tasted like berries with a grown-up vibe. 10/10 would try again.
Wait, if you don’t flambé, won’t it just taste kinda flat? I tried something like this once and it tasted more like syrup than berries. But maybe rum extract works better?
That’s awesome—still getting the “grown-up vibe” without the flambé sounds legit. I’m stealing this for when I don’t feel like catching flames 😅
My sugar didn’t fully dissolve at first, but after a bit more stirring it came together. Still delicious, though the sauce was thicker than expected.
That’s totally normal—granulated sugar can take a minute to catch up once the berries start releasing juice. I’m glad it came together for you! If you want it a bit thinner next time, try cooking for closer to 4 minutes and don’t reduce it too much.
Why do people put alcohol in desserts? Just too much, I say.
More sugar is better than alcohol! Just have ice cream without the flames, that’s what I say. 😏
I totally get where you’re coming from! Not everyone wants their desserts to be boozy. But a little kick can make things fancy, I guess!
I had some trouble with the flambé part, the flames were too high for me. 😱 But the end result tasted good!
Flambé can be tricky! Maybe try using less alcohol next time or just skip it altogether. Glad it tasted good though! 😊
Meh. It was just berries on ice cream. I expected more. Maybe add chocolate next time?
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it for my dinner party!
Not sure about this one… blackberries and ice cream? It’s just weird. But I guess you do you.
I dunno, are you supposed to flambé? Isn’t that dangerous? I skipped that part.
You can flambé safely if you follow directions. Just be careful! It’s part of the fun.
I skipped the flambé too! It just feels too risky for me. But the blackberries still turned out great!
This sounds dangerously good. The flambé step makes it feel fancy, but 5 minutes is so doable. I’d probably use dark rum for extra depth.
Yum! This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone asked for the recipe. 🍦💖
I tried something similar with berries and it was so good. Definitely serve with ice cream—instant dessert upgrade.
Yes! That combo with ice cream is dangerous—in the best way. I bet the lemon keeps it from getting too sweet.
Blackberries are okay, but not my fav fruit. This recipe’s not for me. I’ll stick with my chocolate desserts.
Kinda reminded me of a sorbet topping, but richer. I added a pinch more sugar because my berries were super tart. Worked!
That makes total sense—sorbet topping vibes, but with the warm, jammy richness. 🙌 And upping the sugar for tart berries is exactly the right move.
I tried it once and my flambé just… wouldn’t light. Maybe I used too little alcohol? Also I think I added lemon juice twice lol. Still tasted good though.
Yummm!!! So good! Made it for a date and he loved it. Thanks for sharing this!
Not sure about the brandy/rum. I’m skeptical it’ll add much versus just cooking the berries with lemon. Also “flambé” makes me nervous.
I didn’t have brandy, so I used vodka. Still turned out pretty good!
Simple and quick? I’m in! But can I use frozen ones without losing flavor?
What brandy can I use? Havent tasted ,so kind of skeptical.
My berries turned kind of watery at first but then it thickened up a bit. I used frozen and it still worked. The lemon juice really helps.
I followed it and it turned out… kinda runny? Like the berries released a lot of juice (which makes sense) but I expected it to thicken more. Still tasted amazing though.
Ahh that makes sense—this is more like a warm berry syrup than a jam. 5 minutes might not reduce it enough to get really thick. Next time simmer a few minutes longer (or mash the berries) and let it reduce before serving.
I put in too much sugar befor I realized. So sweet! Anyone else do this?
I’ve definitely overdone it with sugar before! It’s like eating candy. Just add some more lemon juice next time!
Too sweet? I think sweet is good! Sugar makes everything better, right?
My blackberries were frozen and I had to cook way longer than 5 min. Still turned out tasty though, so I’m giving it a fair score.
Frozen berries definitely take longer—mine always release more water first. Glad it still worked out for you though! Did the sauce thicken up nicely in the end?
Why do you need to flambé? Seems silly. Just cook them and eat with ice cream. Right?
Flambé adds a nice touch! It’s not just about taste, it’s the show! 🔥
Careful with flambé around kids/pets. Also, “long lighter or match” is the exact wording I needed—otherwise I would’ve tried a short match and panicked.
I made it once with frozen berries and it still worked. Only thing: 5 minutes was a little long for my pot, but the flavor was great.
Glad it worked with frozen berries! Yeah, 5 minutes can be a lot depending on the pan—mine usually takes closer to 3-4 until the juices start thickening. Flavor combo sounds spot on though 😋
I burned the alcohol part (oops). Still edible, but it tasted a bit harsh. Maybe medium heat next time and less bravery.
Flambé is scary. Like I know it’s optional but still—doesn’t the alcohol just all burn off and leave nothing? Might skip it next time.
Tasty! My kids loved it. They kept asking for more blackberries!