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Glossy Blackberry Cobbler

A decadent, deep-dish blackberry cobbler featuring a bubbly, glass-like fruit syrup and a glistening, buttery biscuit topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Filling
  • 5 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
Biscuit Topping
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar plus extra for topping
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Pastry cutter
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, toss blackberries with 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 0.5 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
  5. Pour berry mixture into the baking dish and drop spoonfuls of dough over the top.
  6. Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with extra sugar for a shiny finish.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until fruit is bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
  8. Cool for 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken into a glossy syrup.

Notes

Best served warm with vanilla ice cream. Can be made with frozen berries; increase bake time by 10 minutes.