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Irresistible Blackberry Cobbler With Cornmeal Biscuits And Zest

This delightful blackberry cobbler features a buttery cornmeal biscuit topping with a hint of citrus zest, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Prepare the Blackberry Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine blackberries, 3/4 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Gently toss to coat the blackberries evenly.
  3. Transfer the blackberry mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the Cornmeal Biscuit Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the milk and lemon zest until just combined. Do not overmix.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spoon the cornmeal biscuit topping over the blackberry mixture in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar over the biscuit topping.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the blackberry mixture. This cobbler is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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