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Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler

Gardening Guide: Blackberry Heaven: The All-in-One Guide to Choosing, Growing, Harvesting and Cooking Blackberries

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Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler

This Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler is a prize-winning recipe from the 1940s, yet it’s so easy to make! Enjoy this traditional blackberry dessert anytime, and bask in the compliments.

By Norann Oleson

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Best-In-Show Blackberry Cobbler.

Treat yourself to the nostalgic charm of a timeless dessert with the Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler, a recipe that has stood the test of time since its prize-winning debut in the 1940s. Despite its vintage roots, this delightful blackberry cobbler is remarkably easy to prepare, ensuring that you can enjoy a taste of tradition whenever you desire and bask in the praises of all who savor its irresistible flavors.

To create this delectable dessert, you’ll need a handful of simple ingredients: white sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, melted butter, fresh blackberries, and water. These basic components come together to create a dessert that embodies the essence of comfort and simplicity.

The preparation begins by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F and greasing a 9×9-inch baking dish, setting the stage for the cobbler’s baking journey.

In a mixing bowl, you’ll whisk together 1/2 cup of sugar, flour, and baking powder. This dry mixture serves as the base for the cobbler’s delightful topping. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a thick and luscious batter forms, providing the perfect contrast to the sweet and tart blackberries.

The fresh blackberries are then generously scattered over the batter, creating a vibrant and flavorful layer. To enhance the sweetness and juiciness of the berries, sprinkle them with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Finally, pour water over the entire creation, which will gently simmer and mingle with the berries and batter during baking.

As the cobbler bakes in the oven, the batter will rise, and the top will transform into a golden brown hue, a visual indicator of its readiness. This process typically takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your oven’s temperature and the desired level of doneness.

Once the cobbler has achieved its golden perfection, allow it to cool before serving. This step not only ensures a safe and pleasant eating experience but also allows the flavors to meld together, creating a dessert that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

The result is a Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler that encapsulates the essence of homemade comfort. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of tender, sweet blackberries and the slightly crispy, buttery topping. This dessert, steeped in tradition and brimming with flavor, is a delightful treat that transcends generations. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or served at room temperature, this blackberry cobbler is sure to invoke feelings of nostalgia and pure satisfaction with every bite.

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This Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler is a prize-winning recipe from the 1940s, yet it’s so easy to make! Enjoy this traditional blackberry dessert anytime, and bask in the compliments.

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Bakery

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk 1/2 cup of sugar, flour and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and butter until a batter forms. Scrape into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Add the blackberries, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Pour water over the batter and berries.
  4. Bake until the batter has risen and the top is brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Cool before serving.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Blackberries
  • Types of Blackberry Plants
  • Growing Blackberries in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Choosing a Site for your Blackberries
  • Planting your Blackberry Bushes
  • Nurturing Your Blackberries
  • Harvesting and Storing your Blackberries
  • How to Deal with Blackberry Pests
  • How to Deal with Blackberry Diseases
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Blackberries
  • How to Stop Blackberry Bushes from Spreading
  • Plant Profiles

  • Ouachita Blackberries
  • Navaho Blackberries
  • Chester Blackberries
  • Arapaho Blackberries
  • Apache Blackberries
  • Triple Crown Blackberries
  • Recipes

  • Best-in-Show Blackberry Cobbler
  • Pork Chops with Blackberry Port Sauce
  • Blackberry Chocolate-Chip Pie
  • Blackberry Balsamic Chicken
  • Blackberry Pastry Bread
  • Blackberry Jalapeno Jelly
  • Raspberry Blackberry Smoothie
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  • Nutrition Facts about Blackberries
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Blackberries
  • Resources about Blackberries
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