Indulge in the rich flavors of the South with this Homemade Kentucky Blackberry Cobbler. Bursting with juicy blackberries and topped with a buttery biscuit crust, this classic dessert is a comforting taste of home.
Perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring all to yourself, this cobbler is sure to become a family favorite.
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Baking dish (9×13 inches)
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Spoon or spatula for mixing
Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare Blackberries: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the fresh blackberries with 1 cup of granulated sugar and lemon juice. Allow the berries to sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
- Make Biscuit Topping: In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Cobbler: Spread the macerated blackberries evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the biscuit topping mixture over the blackberries.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the biscuit topping. This will help create a delicious crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
- Enjoy: Dive into the warm, comforting goodness of this Homemade Kentucky Blackberry Cobbler, savoring each bite of sweet blackberries and buttery biscuit topping.
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