beautiful blackberry cobbler

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Apr 26, 2014

I'm making this today for the first time with some awesome organic blackberries. Cobblers are perfect for the pie-crust-challenged baker like me.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BERRY MIXTURE
  • 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed -- or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • TOPPING
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cold
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten

How To Make beautiful blackberry cobbler

  • Step 1
    For the berry mixture: Place the berries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a 9x9" baking dish. Stir to coat the berries evenly with the sugar; taste for sweetness and adjust. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    For the topping: In a medium size bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp. sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Step 3
    Cut the butter in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Step 4
    With a wooden spoon, stir in the egg and milk until the batter is just moistened.
  • Step 5
    In large spoonfuls, drop the batter mixture over the berries. Bake in a preheated 350º for 30 minutes or until the berries are bubbly and the topping is nicely browned.
  • Beautiful Blackberry Cobbler
    Step 6
    Serve warm with your choice of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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