• Family Recipe: Easy Blackberry Cobbler

    A good friend made a delicious cobbler earlier this week which inspired me look up my Aunt Pat’s recipe.  I have made for years.  The recipe calls for blackberries but you can really use any type of berries.  It is a great dessert to make for the family or share with others.

    Easy Blackberry Cobbler:

    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
    • 1 cup Water
    • 2 pints drained Blackberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)
    • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg

    Crust:

    • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
    • 1 cup self rising Flour
    • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Milk
    • 1/2 cup Sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  For filling put 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a sauce pan.  Whisk in water.  Boil for 1 minute or until mixture is clear.  Stir in blackberries and remaining filling ingredients.  Pour into 1 1/2 quart greased baking dish.  For crust mix all crust ingredients and pour over filling.  Bake for 24 to 30 minutes.  Serves 4 to 6.

    Photo by JeffreyW