Description
A classic old fashioned blackberry cobbler featuring fresh blackberries baked under a buttery, biscuit-like crust. This comforting dessert combines tart berries with a sweet, tender topping perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Blackberry Filling
- 3 pounds fresh blackberries cleaned
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Cobbler Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter diced
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Blackberry Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, toss the cleaned blackberries with lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to evenly coat the berries and help thicken the filling during baking. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- Make Cobbler Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter to cut in the cold diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Alternatively, pulse the mixture together in a food processor.
- Add Half and Half: Pour in the half and half and stir gently just until a thick batter forms, being careful not to overmix for a tender cobbler topping.
- Assemble Cobbler: Drop the batter in large spoonfuls or clumps over the blackberry filling to cover the berries with the cobbler crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cobbler topping.
- Use frozen blackberries if fresh ones are not available; thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious contrast.
- Ensure butter is cold to achieve a flaky cobbler texture when cutting it into the flour mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
