Southern-Style Blackberry Cobbler: A Sweet and Simple Delight
Experience the warmth of Southern comfort with this delightful recipe for Blackberry Cobbler. Combining lightly sweetened blackberries with a hint of cinnamon and a buttery, flaky biscuit topping, this dessert is a true Southern classic. Serve it warm from the oven with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that captures the essence of Southern hospitality.
Ingredients and Servings
Servings: 8
Blackberry Filling:
- 7 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cobbler Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare Blackberry Filling:
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch, then gently stir this mixture into the blackberry mixture.
- Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring gently several times.
- Make Cobbler Topping:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the warmed buttermilk just until moistened.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the warm blackberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the blackberry mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly.
Storage and Serving Tips
- Storage: Store leftover cobbler at room temperature for up to a day, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 additional days.
- Freezing: To freeze, cool the cobbler completely, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Southern-Style Blackberry Cobbler is a quintessential dessert that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh blackberries and the comforting aroma of cinnamon. Whether enjoyed as a cozy family dessert or served at a gathering of friends, this cobbler is sure to evoke fond memories of Southern hospitality and homemade goodness. Treat yourself to a slice of this delightful dessert, served warm with a scoop of ice cream, and savor the taste of the South.
