Compote of Blackberry and Apples with Sweet Geranium Leaves

WOW, there’s going to be the biggest crop of blackberries this year, so I am gearing myself up for lots of picking expeditions. 

We’re also planning a myriad of delicious ways to use them, not just the usual jams, jellies and cobblers, but wine, liqueur and cordials. I’ll throw some blackberries into smoothies and scones and scatter them over a layer of softly-whipped cream to fill a feather-light sponge.

A few juicy berries combined with chunks of ripe melon and shredded mint make a delicious starter and even a dessert.