Easy Blackberry Cobbler

One of my favorite summer time desserts is blackberry cobbler (topped with vanilla ice cream, of course!). Blackberries are now being grown by my parents and are available for purchase at Granddaddy's Garden.

This recipe has been in my family for as long as I remember. My mom frequently made this cobbler growing up and it never lasted long. My kids enjoy it today, although they prefer peaches. It is a recipe that adapts well with a variety of fruits, and I've made it with blueberries, apples and peaches as well blackberries.

No Dough Blackberry Cobbler
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
4 - 5 c. prepared fruit
1/2 c. additional sugar

Melt butter in a 9 inch baking dish. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, 3/4 c. sugar and baking powder. Add milk and stir until blended. Pour batter on top of the butter in the dish and DO NOT STIR.

Combine the fruit and remaining sugar. Spoon over batter and do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. The fruit will sink to the bottom and the golden crust will rise to the top.



Be sure to leave a comment if you try the recipe, and let us know what you think!

Sweet Strawberries

At Granddaddy's Garden, strawberries are grown using a hydroponic system. This system allows Granddaddy's Garden to have strawberries from early June until the first frost, unlike the short season that comes with growing berries in the ground. In the photo below, my daughter Anna experienced her first strawberry harvest.



Although these berries are sweet enjoy to enjoy on their own, many visitors to Granddaddy's Garden have talked about how they couldn't wait to get them home and into a strawberry pie. Here's a recipe in case you don't have one of your own.

Strawberry Pie

1 baked pie crust or graham cracker crust
4 c. strawberries, halved
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
3 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. strawberry gelatin powder
Whipped cream

Bring sugar, water, and cornstarch to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from heat and chill 1 hour. Arrange the berries in the crust and pour gelatin mixture over top. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Uncover and pipe whipped cream around the edges of the pie before serving.