Blackberry Cobbler

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"When we think of summer desserts, blackberry cobbler is the first thing that comes to mind. Top it off with vanilla ice cream, and we are in heaven."
-- @giangiskitchen

Recipe Description

Sweet and delicious blackberries baked to perfection with a flaky baked-to-perfection topping
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 40mins
Serves or Makes: 6

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ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen blackberries
  • 12 ounces fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange peel
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablepsoon sanding sugar

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°.

  • Step 2

    In a 10 – inch cast iron skillet, stir together the blackberries, brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, cardamom and orange peel over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until juice is released from blackberries and mixture is hot and bubbly, approximately 10 minutes.

  • Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Slowly add to berry mixture, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Step 4

    In a medium bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter. Combine with fingertips until crumbly. Add cream and stir gently until biscuit like dough forms.

  • Step 5

    Tear dough into 3-inch round pieces: arrange over berries. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.

  • Step 6

    Bake until topping is lightly browned, 30 minutes.

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