How to Make Old Fashioned Berry Cobbler
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How to Make Old Fashioned Berry Cobbler
Description
How to Make Old Fashioned Berry Cobbler blends fresh berries with lemon zest and juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and sugar to create a vibrant fruit filling. This mixture is spread into a baking dish and covered with a thick batter formed by combining all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and diced cold butter, cut together until coarse crumbs form, then mixed with half and half. Once baked, the batter forms a soft, golden topping with a crumbly texture that complements the bubbling berry base. The cornstarch ensures the filling thickens without being too runny.
The flavors meld into a slightly tart, sweet fruit casserole topped with a rich, tender crust. The method involves dropping clumps of batter over the berries without fully covering them, allowing a rustic appearance and some exposed fruit to caramelize on the edges. Baking at 350 degrees for an hour lets the crust cook through while the filling thickens and bubbles.
This berry cobbler works well as a dessert served warm, possibly with cream or ice cream on the side. It uses basic pantry ingredients and fresh berries, highlighting the berries' natural juices enhanced with lemon and vanilla. The balance between the moist fruit filling and the soft, biscuit-like topping creates an inviting texture contrast.
When using frozen berries, consider doubling the cornstarch to manage excess moisture. The cold diced butter in the crust ensures a tender, flaky texture. Preparing the crust in advance and chilling it slightly may improve handling but is not required.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh berries cleaned and sliced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter diced, cold
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, toss berries with lemon zest and juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and white sugar. Spread them out in the 9×13 pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter to cut in butter until it resembles a course meal, or pulse the whole thing together in a food processor.
- Pour in half and half and stir to form a thick batter.
- Scoop the batter in large clumps on top of the berries to form a nice cobbler crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Notes
- Using fresh berries is best, but frozen berries can be used if cornstarch is doubled to reduce extra moisture.
- Cold diced butter helps achieve a tender, crumbly topping texture.
- Spread batter in clumps atop berries to create a rustic crust that allows some berry exposure and caramelization.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 23.9mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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