Monday, September 29, 2008

Tennessee Blackberry Cobbler

4 c. fresh blackberries or 24-oz frozen, thawed and drained
1-1/2 c sugar
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp butter

Assemble all ingredients and utensils. Toss berries, sugar and flour, place in an ungreased 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle berries with lemon juice and dot with butter, set aside.

Crust:

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 c. heavy cream, whipped
1 Tbsp sugar

In a large bowl mix flour, salt and baking powder. Gently fold cream into flour mixture.

Place dough on floured board and knead for 1 minute. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into lattice strips or place the entire sheet of dough on cobbler. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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