Blackberry Popovers

These Blackberry Popovers are light, airy, and bursting with juicy blackberries in every bite. With their crisp golden-brown exterior and soft, custardy interior, they are a delightful twist on the classic popover. The slight tartness of blackberries perfectly complements the buttery, subtly sweet batter, making these popovers a perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert treat.

Made with simple pantry ingredients, these popovers are easy to whip up and bake beautifully in a muffin tin or a traditional popover pan. Serve them warm with powdered sugar, honey, or a drizzle of cream for an irresistible treat!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Popover pan or muffin tin
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Blender (optional, for smoother batter)

Ingredients Overview

• Flour & Eggs: Create a light, airy structure.
• Milk: Adds richness and helps create steam for the rise.
• Blackberries: The fresh, juicy star of the dish.
• Butter: Helps achieve a crisp, golden crust.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk, warm (not hot)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup fresh blackberries, halved

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prepare Pan

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Generously grease a popover pan or muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
3. Place the pan in the oven for 5 minutes to heat up—this helps the popovers rise.

Step 2: Make the Batter

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, warm milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth. (For extra smooth batter, blend in a blender for 20 seconds.)

Step 3: Assemble & Bake

1. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and immediately pour batter into each cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
2. Drop 2-3 blackberry halves into each cup.
3. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 10-12 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

1. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
2. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with honey, or serve with whipped cream.
3. Enjoy warm!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Nutrition (per popover, ~6 servings)

• Calories: ~130
• Fat: ~4g
• Carbohydrates: ~18g
• Protein: ~4g

Expert Tips

• For Extra Rise: Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes before baking.
• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Helps the batter blend smoothly and rise better.
• Don’t Open the Oven Door!: Sudden drops in temperature can cause popovers to deflate.

FAQs

Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes, but thaw and pat them dry before adding to avoid extra moisture.

Why didn’t my popovers rise?
Make sure your oven is fully preheated, and don’t skip preheating the pan!

How do I store leftover popovers?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Storing & Freezing

• Storing: Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Freezing: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

Substitutions & Variations

• Dairy-Free: Use almond milk and dairy-free butter.
• Citrus Twist: Add lemon zest for a refreshing touch.
• Chocolate Blackberry: Add mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Blackberry Popovers

These **Blackberry Popovers** are light, airy, and bursting with juicy blackberries in every bite. With their crisp golden-brown exterior and soft, custardy interior, they are a delightful twist on the classic popover.

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Equipment

• - Popover pan or muffin tin
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• - Blender (optional, for smoother batter)

Ingredients

  

• - 3 large eggs room temperature
• - 1 cup whole milk warm (not hot)
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
• - 3/4 cup fresh blackberries halved

Instructions

 

• #### **Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Prepare Pan**
• Preheat oven to **425°F (220°C)**.
• Generously grease a **popover pan or muffin tin** with butter or nonstick spray.
• Place the pan in the oven for **5 minutes** to heat up—this helps the popovers rise.
• #### **Step 2: Make the Batter**
• In a **mixing bowl**, whisk together **eggs, warm milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter** until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together **flour, sugar, and salt**.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth. (For extra smooth batter, blend in a blender for **20 seconds**.)
• #### **Step 3: Assemble & Bake**
• Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and immediately pour batter into each cup, filling them **about 2/3 full**.
• Drop **2-3 blackberry halves** into each cup.
• Bake for **15 minutes at 425°F**, then reduce temperature to **350°F (175°C)** and bake for another **10-12 minutes** until puffed and golden brown.
• #### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy**
• Remove from the oven and let cool for **5 minutes**.
• Dust with **powdered sugar**, drizzle with **honey**, or serve with **whipped cream**.
• Enjoy warm!