When it comes to summer fruit, there are few things more delicious than a ripe blackberry. These little fruits are perfect for eating on their own, but they can also be used in recipes like this easy blackberry cobbler. Not only is it simple to make, but it’s a great way to use up any leftover fruit you might have. Best of all, it’s a perfect way to enjoy the taste of summer. So, if you’re looking for a delicious way to use up your blackberries, give this easy cobbler recipe a try. Excluding baking time, it can easily be put together in under ten minutes.
Best varieties of blackberries to use for baking
There are many different varieties of blackberries, but not all of them are well suited for baking. For the best results, you should use a variety that is firm and not too ripe. The following varieties are all good choices for easy blackberry cobbler:
-Navaho Thornless Blackberry: Developed by the University of Arkansas, these berries are a sweet variety that has a sugar content of 11.7. If you do decide to use this berry, cut back on the amount of sugar you use in this recipe.
-Black Satin: The high quality of this variety results in blackberries that are firm and somewhat acidic when fully ripe. Although these thornless fruits aren’t the best for eating fresh, they’re ideal for baking
-Cherokee: Cherokee blackberries are smaller than other varieties, but they are very sweet and have a lovely flavor when baked.
If you can’t find any of these varieties, don’t worry – any type of blackberry will work in a cobbler recipe. Just be sure to choose ones that are ripe but still firm, so they will hold up to being cooked.
Ingredients
Filling
· 2 cups of fresh Blackberries
· 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
· 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
Crust
· 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
· 1 cup Granulated Sugar
· 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
· 1 whole Egg
· 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
· 1/2 cup Butter, Melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Start by making the filling. Mix blackberries, sugar, and flour. Place filling evenly in a baking dish.
- To make the crust, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl, stirring until the entire mixture is combined.
- Break an egg into the center of your flour and add vanilla.
- Use a fork to combine your topping ingredients. It is ready when it is crumbly, like a cake mix.
- Place the crumb mixture evenly over the top of your blackberries.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over your crumb mixture.
- Bake 45 minutes until the top is brown and the blackberries are bubbly.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
