Blackberry Cobbler II

Throw together this cobbler in minutes using fresh berries from the yard!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup boiling water
• 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
• 6 tablespoons cold butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup boiling water just until mixture is evenly moist.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. Mix in remaining 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries. Transfer to a cast iron skillet, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Drop dough into the skillet by spoonfuls. Place skillet on the foil lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until dough is golden brown.