Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh blackberries
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted, melted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the blackberries with the ¾ cup of sugar, bourbon and vanilla extract. Transfer the blackberries to the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the lemon zest.

4. 4

   In a small bowl whisk the milk, egg and vanilla extract together. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the melted butter.

5. 5

   Pour the batter evenly over the blackberries.

6. 6

   Place the baking dish over a baking dish and transfer to the oven. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

7. 7

   Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.