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Blackberry/Dewberry Cobbler

Delicious, old-fashioned dessert made with fresh-picked blackberries or dewberries.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Author Capt. Wendy
Cost $2

Ingredients

  • 1 QT Ripe berries
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 T Butter (or margarine)
  • 2 T flour

Crust

  • 1 C flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 Cup sugar
  • 3/4 Cup milk
  • 2 T Butter (or margarine)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
  • In 9 x 13 glass baking dish add 2 T butter, put dish in oven and melt the butter, while you make the berry filling below.

Filling

  • In saucepan, mix water, sugar, and butter and heat to boiling, lower heat
  • Add 2 T flour to thicken. Whip with whisk to remove lumps
  • Simmer on low heat, until desired thickness. Do not scorch.

Crust

  • In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour and baking powder.
  • Add the sugar and milk.
  • Mix well and pour into the baking dish that has 2 T butter or margarine already melted in it. Pour berry filling gently over the entire surface. DO NOT STIR.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, until crust on top is golden brown.

Notes

This old-fashioned southern dessert is best served warm, topped with a little vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.