Description
Sweet Southern comfort shines through this classic Blackberry Cobbler, blending ripe berries with buttery golden crust. Warm spices and juicy fruit invite home cooks to savor a delightful dessert that connects generations of culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly coating a 9-inch baking dish with grease.
- Delicately tumble blackberries with sugar in a mixing vessel, allowing them to macerate and release natural juices.
- Create a rustic batter by whisking together dry ingredients until uniformly blended.
- Incorporate melted butter, milk, and vanilla into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined—slight lumps are desirable for textural complexity.
- Gently cascade the batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Artfully scatter the sugared blackberries atop the batter, allowing them to nestle without disturbing the underlying mixture.
- Transfer the cobbler to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and ensuring the center is set by testing with a toothpick.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler to rest briefly, permitting the structure to stabilize and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a luxurious scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Boost berry flavor by adding a splash of lemon juice to the blackberries before tossing with sugar to enhance natural sweetness and brightness.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prevent soggy bottom by using a ceramic or cast-iron baking dish, which distributes heat more evenly and helps achieve a crisp, golden crust.
- Elevate dessert by garnishing with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of cinnamon to add complexity and visual appeal to the classic cobbler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg