Book Club Blackberry Cobbler

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 15

Book Club Blackberry Cobbler: A Classic Southern Dessert Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

272

Sugar

26g

Fat

12g

Book Club Blackberry Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. With its sweet-tart blackberries and flaky pastry, it is a comfort food favorite that is sure to please. This cobbler is perfect for sharing with friends and family at a book club meeting or any gathering. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold. Plus, it's a great way to use up fresh or canned blackberries.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	In a medium bowl, cut cold vegetable shortening into 2 cups of self-rising flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Roll out half of the pastry and place in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.	Drain the syrup from the cans of blackberries, reserving about 1/4 cup. Pour the blackberries over the pastry in the baking dish, then sprinkle with 3/4 cup of white sugar.
4.	In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup of self-rising flour with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of white sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the blackberries.
5.	Roll out the remaining pastry and place on top of the blackberry mixture. Seal the edges and cut a few slits in the top crust.
6.	Brush the top crust with the reserved syrup from the blackberries.
7.	Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

PROS

This cobbler is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
The combination of flaky pastry and sweet-tart blackberries is irresistible.
Plus, it can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy and delicious dessert.

CONS

This cobbler is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It is not recommended for those with dietary restrictions or concerns about sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Blackberries are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber. They are also rich in antioxidants and may help protect against chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. However, this cobbler is high in sugar and fat, which can counteract some of the health benefits.

	2/3 cup cold vegetable shortening
	2 cups self-rising flour
	5 tablespoons cold water
	2 cans blackberries in syrup
	3/4 cup white sugar
	1/3 cup self-rising flour
	2 tablespoons butter
	1/4 cup white sugar