Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 cups blackberries (30 ounces, washed and dried)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tablespoon for topping)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat to 400ºF (204ºC).

2. 2

   Grease Baking Dish – Grease a 9" square baking dish with softened butter or cooking spray. Set on top of a parchment paper or foil-lined sheet pan. Set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the Filling – In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt. Add the blackberries, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir until evenly coated. Spread the filling into the baking dish.

4. 4

   Prepare the Topping – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Toss the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture. Use your fingers to break into small pea-sized pieces until the mixture resembles crumbly cornmeal. Stir in the buttermilk. The topping will be wet and look like a very thick cake batter.

5. 5

   Assemble the Cobbler – Drop about 2 tablespoon-sized mounds evenly on top of the blackberry filling, about 16 mounds. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon ginger. Evenly sprinkle over the topping and filling.

6. 6

   Bake the Cobbler – Bake until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly on the sides of the baking dish, about 30 to 35 minutes. The filling should reach between 200 to 203ºF (93 to 96ºC) to fully thicken.

7. 7

   To Serve – Cool the cobbler for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired.