BLACKBERRY COBBLER

Southern-Style Blackberry Cobbler: A Sweet and Simple Delight

Experience the warmth of Southern comfort with this delightful recipe for Blackberry Cobbler. Combining lightly sweetened blackberries with a hint of cinnamon and a buttery, flaky biscuit topping, this dessert is a true Southern classic. Serve it warm from the oven with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that captures the essence of Southern hospitality.

Ingredients and Servings

Servings: 8

Blackberry Filling:

• 7 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Cobbler Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, warmed

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Prepare Blackberry Filling:

• In a saucepan over low heat, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch, then gently stir this mixture into the blackberry mixture.
• Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring gently several times.

1. Make Cobbler Topping:

• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the warmed buttermilk just until moistened.

1. Assemble and Bake:

• Pour the warm blackberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the blackberry mixture.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly.

Storage and Serving Tips

• Storage: Store leftover cobbler at room temperature for up to a day, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 additional days.
• Freezing: To freeze, cool the cobbler completely, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Southern-Style Blackberry Cobbler is a quintessential dessert that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh blackberries and the comforting aroma of cinnamon. Whether enjoyed as a cozy family dessert or served at a gathering of friends, this cobbler is sure to evoke fond memories of Southern hospitality and homemade goodness. Treat yourself to a slice of this delightful dessert, served warm with a scoop of ice cream, and savor the taste of the South.