The organization of Metlife is disgusting and sends people in circles. There is no definitive number to contact them...there are a hundred and you will get all the wrong ones unless you check back with the original employer to what contact number they may have.
To prep blackberries for making a puree: Heat the blackberries, fresh or thawed, in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice for every 1 cup of berries, fresh or thawed. Heat to warm the berries through, stirring as needed. Blackberry puree can be made with or without seeds. One cup of fresh blackberries produces 1/2 cup of puree, while 1 cup of thawed berries produce 3/4 cup of puree. Store the puree, seeded or seedless, in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for three to five days.
1 If desired or needed, sweeten with sugar or honey. 2  Use as a topping or in recipes calling for puree. 3  Note: 1 pint berries will yield about 1 1/2 cups puree. 4  Frozen berries can be used the same way, thaw for about 15 minutes before processing.5  Note: 1 pound package of frozen berries will yield about 2 cups puree. If desired or needed, sweeten with sugar or honey. 2  Use as a topping or in recipes calling for puree. 3  Note: 1 pint berries will yield about 1 1/2 cups puree. 4  Frozen berries can be used the same way, thaw for about 15 minutes before processing.