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Southern Blackberry Cobbler
Southern Blackberry Cobbler is the best of southern summer desserts. You'll love its warm, buttery dough and tart-sweet blackberries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cobbler Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup raw cane sugar or white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 tablespoons butter room temperature, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup boiling water
For the Blackberry Filling
- ¼ cup cool water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup raw cane sugar or white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
- Add the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together.
- Add the butter to the flour mixture and stir lightly to mix.
- Stir the boiling water into the flour-butter mixture to melt the butter and create a thick dough. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cold water and cornstarch mixing to dissolve. Add the blackberries, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer the blackberry filling mixture to a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or 8x8 baking dish). Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the fruit filling is bubbly and the berries begin to soften (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the pan from the heat.
- Drop the batter by large spoonfuls onto the hot blackberry filling.
- Place the skillet (or baking pan) on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the middle oven rack for 25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Swap out the cane sugar with an equal amount of white granulated sugar.
- If using frozen berries, you may need to double the cornstarch (frozen berries give off much more liquid when cooked).
- Try adding about a teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the berry filling for an added fresh flavor.
- Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To freeze, allow the cobbler to cool completely, then wrap tightly in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
497IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.