Blackberry Cobbler

The blackberries are ripe. I'd about given up on them. We had a few earlier, barely enough to make one making of blackberry jelly. Then they sort of dried up. That was before the rain. Now they're making like crazy. I'm thrilled. Really.

 

So is Abby. This large dog/child sits right next to me and picks her own blackberries. She is crazy funny. Sammy, my other dog/child waits for me to pick blackberries for him. He's too dignified to deal with the thorns.

 

I needed to make a cobbler so I went to my go to cookbook, Southern Plate. Christy Jordan is an awesome Southern cook! I recommend this cookbook to anyone and everyone. This recipe is super simple. And I didn't have to use the mixer or anything.

 

I didn't cook it quite as long as Christy suggested. It was golden so I took it out a few minutes early. Every oven is different. That's something important to always remember when you're trying a new recipe. Also be sure to wash your berries. I know it should be obvious but some folks just don't think to wash fruit and vegetables before you cook them. It's just a good habit to develop.

 

Oh, and Christy says you can use other berries or peaches instead of blackberries. Did I mention that the peaches are almost ripe?

 

Blackberry Cobbler

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups blackberries (use can use fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt the stick of butter in an ovenproof casserole dish in the oven while mixing the ingredients.

Place 1 tablespoon butter on top of the berries in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of the sugar over the berries. Stir. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute so that the sugar begins to melt.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour and 1 cup sugar until blended. Pour in the milk and mix until blended.

After the butter is melted, take the casserole out of the oven and pour the batter on top of the melted butter. Pour the berries on top of the batter. Do not stir! Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over the cobbler. Place in the oven and cook for 55 minutes, or until golden.

Makes 8 servings.

P.S. This is wonderful with ice cream!

Blackberry Cobbler Two

Here's one of the many Blackberry Cobbler recipes I've uncovered on my search. I like recipes that are easy and good to eat. This one is perfect with ice cream.

Blackberry Cobbler

Biscuit Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg, slightly beaten

Blackberry Filling:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

For the Biscuit Topping: Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or the tips of your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Combine milk and egg and add all at once to the flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Set aside.

For Blackberry Filling: Combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in saucepan. Add blackberries, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute.

To assemble cobbler, pour hot filling into a 9-inch square or round baking dish. Immediately spoon biscuit topping into 6 mounds on top of hot filling.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Makes 6 servings.

Blackberry Cobbler

One day I went searching for a Blackberry Cobbler recipe. I couldn't find one that used the exact amount of blackberries I had so I modified one to suit my needs. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Blackberry Cobbler

3 cups fresh blackberries
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
9 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 1/4 sticks butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Wash blackberries, draining thoroughly. Mix berries with 3/4 cup sugar and set aside.

Mix remaining sugar, flour and milk. Melt butter in a baking pan. Drop flour mixture into pan. Top with berries. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

This is really good with vanilla ice cream!