Marionberries have a short season. July to be precise. The plump, Oregon-borne morsels are the cabernet of blackberries, with a tart-yet-sweet flavor that's somewhere between raspberries and blackberries.
NPR states, "The marionberry, a cross between Chehalem and Olallie blackberries, was bred at Oregon State University as part of a berry-developing partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture that dates back to the early 1900s. It's named for Marion County in the Willamette Valley, where most of the field trials took place." [Ed. note: To be clear, this has nothing to do with the late-D.C.-Mayor Marion S. Barry, who in 1990 was caught in an FBI sting smoking crack. Man, this blog suddenly got dark, didn't it? All apologies, we now return you to your regular programming.] The original recipe calls for raspberries, but I chose marionberries as an homage to my home state. Feel free to use raspberries, blackberries or even boysenberries. I have been lucky enough to find fresh marionberries, but have used frozen too and it's delicious. An incredibly moist, unassuming everyday cake that is perfect for breakfast, tea or a light dessert. Works well with ice cream or softly whipped cream, but it needs no accoutrement Well, maybe a cup of coffee!
Adapted from: Bon Appetit, March 2015 and Orangette
Number of servings: 8 Ingredients
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5 Comments
Heidi
7/17/2018 06:46:06 pm
Oh my heavens! You had me at Marionberry and then added ricotta and cake! Breathtaking.
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Jacquie
7/17/2018 07:46:59 pm
Thank you! It’s so easy too. Love you 😘
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Brad Burker
7/24/2018 10:09:49 am
I cannot wait to make this, only with raspberries probably .
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7/24/2018 02:30:54 pm
Hello my dear cousins! I hope you get to make this. The original recipe called for raspberries, so I'm sure it will be delicious. We loved seeing you both too. It was an incredible visit. WE WILL BE BACK!! Can't wait to see everyone again. Much love xoxoxoxoxo
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Sandra Coalman
8/17/2018 12:00:30 pm
Just catching up on my summer email.
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