Texas Blackberry Cobbler
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Texas Blackberry Cobbler
Description
Beginning by melting butter directly in the baking dish, this cobbler recipe mixes fresh blackberries with sugar and lemon zest to draw out natural juices. The batter made with flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk or buttermilk, and vanilla is poured over the melted butter before dolloping the blackberry mixture on top.
During baking, the butter browns slightly, infusing the batter with richness while the batter bakes into a fluffy crust around the fruit. The blackberry topping is sprinkled generously with sugar before baking, which caramelizes to form a crisp surface. The dessert balances sweet and tart flavors with a tender, moist interior under a golden exterior.
Serve the Texas Blackberry Cobbler warm alongside vanilla bean ice cream to complement the berries with creamy sweetness. For more visible berries in the final dish, a portion can be reserved and added during the final baking period to show on top.
Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (plus more to sprinkle on top)
- 3 to 4 cups blackberry fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 Tablespoons butter in a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 baking dish. Place in the oven and let the butter melt, watching carefully.
- In a medium-size bowl, stir together blackberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, remaining 1 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 8 Tablespoons of butter. Whisk in melted butter (let cool for several minutes before adding) and whole milk or buttermilk. Stir until smooth.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the batter into the pan. Dollop the blackberry mixture evenly over the batter. Generously sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown and edges are crisp -- about 42-48 minutes
- Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream.
Notes
- For more visible blackberry topping, reserve about 1/2 cup of berries and add them during the last 30 minutes of baking.
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Overall Rating
5
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