Blackberry vinegar is a thick, sweet and sour vinegar similar to balsamic vinegar. It’s really easy to make and has so many different uses.

This classic blackberry and apple crumple recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavours.

There are so many berries at this time of year in beautiful hues of red, purple and blue and these colourful berries can be turned into fabric dye. For this activity, I’ve used elderberries and blackberries and created patterns using the tie dye method.