Blackberry Cobbler is the perfect easy dessert. Delicious all year long, this great recipe will make you feel like you are enjoying a wonderful summer afternoon.
8cupsfrozen blackberriesor fresh (see note) 36 ounces
2/3cupgranulated sugar
1/4cuplemon juice
2teaspoonslemon zest
Crust
2 1/2cupsall purpose flour
1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2teaspoontable salt
12tablespoonsunsalted butterroom temperature
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1/4cupmilk(I used skim milk)
1egg
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add the blackberries, 2/3 cup sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine well. Set aside and let rest.
In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat together the room temperature butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
Beat in the milk, then the egg, and then the vanilla.
Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. The dough batter will be very sticky.
Drop the dough on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. Remove from the oven. Let sit until no longer hot, but still warm (20 to 30 minutes) and serve with vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
You can use fresh blackberries in this recipe, but keep in mind that will shorten the cooking time. At the 30 minute mark, keep an eye on your cobbler to make sure the crust doesn't get overcooked.