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    Blackberry Cobbler

    January 31, 2018 by LaKita 6 Comments

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    Blackberry Cobbler is a Classic Southern dessert with a buttery crust over warm bubbly tart fresh blackberries for the ultimate treat when served with ice cream.

    Overhead view Blackberry Cobbler in baking dish and two bowls over napkin

    In honor of Black History Month, I am participating in the annual Black History Month Potluck for the second year. It’s a time when 28 black food bloggers come together to participate in a virtual potluck and share our favorite recipes.

    Last year I shared my recipe for Banana Pudding. This year in keeping with the dessert theme, I decided to make a delicious Blackberry Cobbler. Now I have made blackberry cobbler before, but this time I decided to challenge myself by making a homemade flaky buttery crust that can be prepared up to six hours prior to making the cobbler. I decided to do this instead of making the usual softer dough that cooks up light and fluffy but has a more biscuit-like consistency. Either way is fine but there is just something about having a hand-rolled crust that makes a really good pie. Especially when it blankets over some tart bubbly blackberries with a big scoop of your favorite ice cream to top it all off. Am I making you hungry yet?

    Overhead view Blackberry Cobbler in bowl topped with ice cream

    So why did I choose to make blackberry cobbler you ask? Well, that’s a great question. I was actually on a day date that included a trip to Whole Foods. The organic blackberries were on sale, they looked amazing, and blackberries are my absolute favorite berry to eat this time of year. Actually, come to think of it, they are my favorite berry period.

    As a child being raised in the south, I can remember stumbling upon blackberries growing in the wild. These berries would be picked and loaded in the front make-shift holder of the bottom of my shirt and taken to the nearest water hose so they could be quickly washed off and eaten. I actually still can find the occasional wild blackberries growing in my yard.

    Anyway enough about berries...Be sure to give this Blackberry Cobbler a try and check out the other 27 recipes to cover you for each day of this month. There is truly something for everyone! If you do decide to try one of the recipes, then be sure to join the party on social media by using the hashtag #BHMPotluck.

    overhead view of Blackberry Cobbler in two bowls and serving dish

    Overhead view Blackberry Cobbler in bowl

    Blackberry Cobbler

    LaKita Anderson
    Blackberry Cobbler is a Classic Southern dessert with a buttery crust over warm bubbly tart fresh blackberries for the ultimate treat when served with ice cream.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 307 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 6 cups fresh blackberries
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • heavy cream for brushing
    • cinnamon sugar for dusting

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and butter a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
    • Using a pastry blender or your hands, add the butter to the flour mixture and blend the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is pea-sized and the flour resembles a coarse meal.
    • Pour ¾ cup heavy cream over the flour mixture and stir until it forms a soft dough and is fully combined. The dough will be soft and sticky, do not overwork or it will be tough.
    • Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper and cover with another sheet.
    • Use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough into a 9-inch round. Place the dough on a baking sheet, covered with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator while preparing the blackberry filling.
    • In a large bowl, make the filling by gently stirring together the blackberries, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest until mixed together.
    • Pour the filling into the prepared pie plate.
    • Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and cut a 2-inch wide hole in the center with a cookie cutter to create a steam vent.
    • Place the dough on top of the blackberry filling and brush lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
    • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes before serving.
    • Serve the blackberry cobbler warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Refrigerate any unused portion up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 19.1mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1.8mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    close-up side view of Blackberry Cobbler in bowl over napkin

    Black History Month Virtual Potluck

    Recipes from some of the best black food bloggers on the web. Check it out!

    Beautiful Eats & Things | Turkey Sausage Stuffed Collard Green Wraps

    Better With Biscuits | Fresh Corn Pudding

    Beyond The Bayou Food Blog | Creole Seafood Courtbouillon

    Brandi’s Diary | Better than Jiffy Cornbread from Scratch

    Butter Be Ready | Southern Style Mac and Cheese

    Chef Kenneth | Fried Sweet Potato Hand Pie

    Chocolate For Basil | Pilau and Kachumbari (Spiced Rice with Pico)

    Cooks with Soul | Braised Short Rib Meatloaf

    D.M.R. Fine Foods | Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Maple Glaze

    Dash of Jazz | Nigerian Jollof Rice

    Domestic Dee | Fried Peach Pies

    Eat.Drink.Frolic. | Olive Oil Braised Collard Greens

    Food Fidelity | Mofongo Relleno (Mashed Plantains with Garlic Shrimp)

    Food is Love Made Edible | Buttermilk Biscuits with Fried Chicken and Tabasco Honey

    High Heels and Good Meals | Crawfish Etouffee

    HomeMadeZagat | Shrimp with Spicy Curry Cream Sauce

    Houston Food Fetish | Sweet Almond Tea Cakes

    In the Kitchen w/Kmarie | Pineapple Lemonade

    Marisa Moore Nutrition | Bourbon Peach Glazed Salmon

    Meiko and The Dish | Candied Bourbon Peach Cobbler

    My Life Runs On Food | Lentil Soup and Roast Okra

    Orchids + Sweet Tea | Carrot and Zucchini Noodles Stir Fry with Shrimp

    Raised on Ramen | Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts

    Savory Spicerack | Creamy Seafood Stew

    The Hungry Hutch | Orange Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    The Kitchenista Diaries | Smothered Turkey Wings

    The Seasoning Bottle | Honey Turmeric Skillet Chicken

    Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for this Blackberry Cobbler? Share them in the comments below!


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    Comments

    1. Mary

      February 09, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      Can you believe I’ve never had Blackberry Cobbler? But I will admit I’ve never met a cobbler I didn’t like, which is why I’ll never be a size 6 and I’m good with that. OMG, I haven’t had Banana Pudding. I’m loving the Black History Month Virtual Potluck! That Creole Seafood Courtbouillon looks divine.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        February 15, 2018 at 11:25 am

        Thank you! Yes, the Creole Seafood Courtbouillon looks so delicious! You must give Blackberry Cobbler a try... it's so good!

        Reply
    2. Sonya

      February 12, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      I can't wait to visit some of these other bloggers in the potluck. 🙂 There are so many yummy sounding dishes being shared.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        February 15, 2018 at 11:30 am

        Thank you! There are so many delicious recipes this year...Check them out!

        Reply
    3. Renee

      January 31, 2022 at 11:42 am

      Can I make this blackberry cobbler using Frozen blackberries? Are there any changes I need to make to recipe if I do?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        February 07, 2022 at 9:06 am

        Hi Renee! Frozen blackberries should work with no changes, just be sure they are completely frozen without thawing them out. Hope this helps!

        Reply

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