| 4 cup fresh blackberries see * Note | | 2 cup sugar | | 2 cup buttermilk | | Blackberries for garnish | | Fresh mint sprigs for garnish |
| | * Note; Two (14-ounce) packages frozen blackberries , thawed, may be substituted for fresh blackberries. | | Stir together blackberries and sugar in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes. | | Process blackberry mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a 9-inch square pan, discarding solids; stir in buttermilk . Cover and freeze 8 hours. | | Break frozen mixture into chunks, and place in bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Return to pan; cover and freeze 3 hours or until firm. Garnish, if desired. | | This recipe yields 1 quart. | | Yield: 1 quart |
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