How to Make Punch From Blackberries

By Mandy Slake, eHow Contributor

 

Make healthy and delicious punch using fresh blackberries

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Blackberries can make a sweet and healthy punch drink, with one cup of blackberries being only 62 calories, according to the USDA. Blackberries also contain cancer fighting antioxidants. These summer fruits grow wild in many areas, but you can also grow your own or buy them at the grocery store or at fruit stands when they are in season. Blackberries can be used in desserts, but you can use them as a base for many drinks, including punch. While sugar contains 16 calories per teaspoon, the berries are naturally sweet, so it's not necessary to add a lot to sweeten the punch.

Things You'll Need:

• Saucepan
• Water
• Spoon 
• Mesh strainer
• Cheesecloth
• Punch bowl
• Sugar 

Intructions

• Place the blackberries in saucepan with just enough water to make them float. Bring to a slow boil.
  
• Mash berries with a spoon, then allow mixture to return to a boil. Remove from heat.
  
• Line the strainer with cheesecloth, then pour the liquefied berries through the strainer while holding it over the punch bowl. The seeds will be left behind in the strainer.
  
• Lift the cheesecloth by the corners, then twist and squeeze until the juice stops running out. Discard cheesecloth.
  
• Dilute the juice with water, then add sugar to taste.