Classic Blackberry Cobbler

Classic Blackberry Cobbler is a delicious, comforting dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh blackberries, paired with a buttery, biscuit-like topping. Perfect for serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Ingredients:

For the Fruit Filling:

• 4 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of your berries)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Biscuit Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 2/3 cup milk (whole milk or buttermilk works best)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar size baking dish.

2. Prepare the fruit filling:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt. Toss gently to coat the berries evenly. Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish.

3. Make the biscuit topping:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Add the milk and vanilla extract (if using), and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

4. Assemble the cobbler:
   Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the blackberry filling, spreading it out as evenly as possible. The biscuit topping doesn’t need to fully cover the fruit—gaps are fine!

5. Bake the cobbler:
   Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbling around the edges.

6. Cool and serve:
   Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving to let the filling set. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Tips:

• Sweetness: If your blackberries are very tart, feel free to add a little more sugar to the filling.
• Berry variations: You can mix blackberries with other berries like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries for a mixed berry cobbler.
• Make it ahead: This cobbler is best served warm, but you can make it ahead and reheat it gently in the oven.

This Classic Blackberry Cobbler is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery goodness—ideal for any occasion, especially during the blackberry season! 🍇🍰