In the case of summer season baking, there are a couple of guidelines: use seasonal produce, prioritize minimal dishes, and goal for optimum taste. This extremely simple blackberry cobbler recipe checks all of the bins and extra. I do know it may be lots to ask you to activate the oven in the summertime, however belief, this recipe is value it. Rising up in Texas I’ve had my justifiable share of fruit crisps, crumbles, and cobblers, (and yes there is a difference) so I’ve realized a factor or two on what takes this easy dessert to the subsequent stage.
It’s true you could swap out the fruit in any cobbler recipe to embrace the season: strawberry-rhubarb cobbler in spring, peach and berry cobblers in the summertime, apple cobbler within the fall, and even candy potato cobbler within the winter. For this cobbler recipe, I needed to have a good time the bounty of recent summer berries which are bursting with taste this time of 12 months. And with just some ingredient upgrades, this would possibly simply be one of the best blackberry cobbler recipe you’ve ever had.
What goes into Blackberry Cobbler filling?
When it comes to cobbler desserts, you really only need a handful of ingredients—which makes it an incredibly easy recipe you can churn out on a whim. That also means being thoughtful about ingredients to maximize flavor. Most cobblers use fruit, sugar, and maybe some lemon juice in the filling, plus a spoonful of flour or cornstarch to thicken it all up.
For this version, I make one little swap that makes a world of difference. While you might lean heavily on lemons and lemon zest for most fruit desserts, I embrace one additional acidic ingredient: oranges!
Personally, pairing orange with any dessert comes second nature to me. I want the florally candy taste that oranges add in comparison with lemon which may generally style a bit too zingy for me. Give it a strive in nearly any dessert that makes use of lemon and I promise you’ll by no means flip again.
Additionally of be aware: you’ll be able to alter the quantity of sugar you add to the filling. The age outdated saying, style as you go, is additional true when there are so few elements. As a result of summer season fruit is already additional candy, I’ll lower the quantity of sugar I add to the filling. Within the fall and winter, I’d add extra. Similar for the lemon and orange juice. For those who like a bit extra chunk, add extra. It really is difficult to mess up a cobbler filling, so belief your intestine.
And sure, you’ll be able to completely substitute the blackberries on this recipe with another fruit you’ve got readily available!
*Scorching tip: save a dish to scrub by tossing the fruit filling within the baking dish you’re planning to make use of!
How to make Blackberry Cobbler topping:
There are some traditionalists who insist cobbler be made with biscuits. Others make a lighter cake-like topping instead. Personally, I like a batter topping. It’s easier to just stir together and pour over the fruit to bake.
To make this version extra special and perfect for summer, I upgraded a plain batter into a cornbread-inspired batter by swapping a portion of the flour for cornmeal, aka my second secret ingredient! If you don’t have cornmeal, just blitz some polenta in a food processor to make the grains finer. Not only does doing this give the batter a bit more texture, but the slightly sweet flavor of the corn makes it the perfect summer dessert. But no worries if you don’t care for it – use all flour if you prefer a simpler version with what you have on hand!
In addition, I like crumbling over some simple streusel to add even more texture. While this is optional, this extra touch takes this simple dessert to the next level by adding an extra touch of texture to the topping.
How to serve Blackberry Cobbler:
Do I eat cobbler as an excuse to eat more ice cream? Possibly. To me, there’s nothing higher than letting a giant scoop of ice cream soften into the cobbler and making it the final word spoon dessert. You possibly can even get wild and use a strawberry or jam swirled ice cream to actually lean into the summer season vibes.
For those who don’t have ice cream, I’ll additionally use whipped cream as a topping as a substitute. And if in case you have leftovers, warmth scoops of cobbler within the oven or microwave and high with heat cream or milk for breakfast. I received’t inform…
