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Blackberry Cobbler

Thicken the blackberry mixture with cornstarch and tapioca and top with a buttery-rich biscuit mixture for this top-rated cobbler recipe.

Blackberry Cobbler




James Carrier
 1 1/4 cups sugar
 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
 6 cups blackberries, rinsed and drained
 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 tablespoon baking powder
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) cold butter, cut in chunks
 1 cup whipping cream
Step 1
1

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, tapioca, blackberries, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Mix gently to coat. Pour into a shallow 3- to 4-quart baking dish.

Step 2
2

In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. With your fingers or a pastry blender, rub or cut butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Add cream and stir just until mixture forms a soft, crumbly dough.

Step 3
3

Pat 1/4-cup portions of dough into flat disks 1/2 inch thick and arrange evenly over fruit.

Step 4
4

Bake in a 350ยบ oven until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling, 45 to 55 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498Calories from Fat 38
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g33%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 64mg22%
Sodium 614mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 74g25%

Dietary Fiber 5.8g24%
Protein 4.8g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.