Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients:

Blackberry Filling:

• 6 cups fresh blackberries
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Cobbler Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup boiling water

Instructions:

For the Blackberry Filling:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Gently toss until coated.

Cobbler Crust:

1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
2. Add cold, cubed butter. Cut into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Pour boiling water, stir until the dough forms a soft, sticky batter.

To Assemble and Bake:

1. Spread blackberry filling in the greased baking dish.
2. Drop spoonfuls of cobbler crust batter on top, covering as much as possible.
3. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the filling bubbles, and the crust is golden brown.
4. Cool slightly before serving.

How to Prepare:

1. Gather ingredients for the blackberry filling and cobbler crust.
2. Combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
3. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cobbler crust.
4. Cut cold, cubed butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Pour boiling water, stir until the dough comes together.
6. Spread blackberry filling, drop spoonfuls of crust batter.
7. Bake until bubbly filling and golden crust.
8. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the delightful symphony of flavors!