Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of fresh berries, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious blackberry cobbler.
You’ll need:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water
- 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
To make:
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, ½ cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the mixture is evenly moist. Set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water. Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar, fresh blackberries, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Cook the Filling: Transfer the blackberry mixture to a cast iron skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the dough mixture over the hot blackberry filling. Place the skillet on the prepared baking sheet to catch any drips, and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake: Bake for about 25 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. For an extra treat, enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
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