Berry Cobbler

Holiday Berry Cobbler

I know what you’re thinking - Berry Cobbler? This is a summer dessert. Insert memories of laying by the pool, watermelon, swatting flies away, and that corn on the cob that you’re still not quite sure how to eat politely in the company of others.

First, cast any preconceived notions aside about this versatile dessert. Berries are the perfect compliment to a meal with strong savory spices or hearty comfort foods. Plus, if pie making isn’t your thing, this is a great way to combine pie flavors such as cherries or blueberries into an effortless sweet compliment to your Thanksgiving meal.

Pro tip: Fresh berries are called for, but not necessary. Simply thaw frozen fruit in a strainer over a bowl as an easy substitute. Only add a few minutes to your baking time to adjust for the temperature of the refrigerated berries.

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HOLIDAY BERRY COBBLER

INGREDIENTS

30 oz fresh berries* 

*Any combination of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries (fresh or frozen)

2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 

½ cup plus extra sugar, divided 

3 TBSP cornstarch 

1 ½ cups flour (substitute gluten free flour if desired) 

1 ½ tsp baking powder 

6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter chilled and cut into pieces 

¾ cup heavy cream 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. Combine berries and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir gently. (Thaw frozen berries overnight in a strainer over a bowl.)

3. In another bowl, mix cornstarch and ½ cup sugar. 

4. Pour sugar/cornstarch mixture over berries and stir gently until combined. 5. Pour berry mixture into a 9x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish. 

6. In a separate bowl mix flour, 3 TLB sugar, baking powder. Cut in butter with pastry  cutter or fork until mixer looks like course crumbs. 

7. Stir in heavy cream with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough.

8. Drop spoonfuls of dough over berry mixture. 

9. Sprinkle 1TLB sugar over dough. 

10. Bake 50 minutes or until top is lightly browned and juices are bubbly. 

11. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cool with whipped cream.