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Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

A classic southern-style blackberry cobbler with a juicy fruit filling and golden, tender topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Filling
  • 4 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cobbler Topping
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 0.75 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Mix blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Spread into baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  4. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in milk just until combined.
  6. Spoon topping over blackberry filling.
  7. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.