Classic Blackberry Cobbler

-------'s Note:

This is so very good. Serves 8

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

Filling

• 4 cups fresh blackberries or 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen blackberries
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted

Crust

• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 2 -3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup shortening
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons buttermilk or 6 tablespoons sour cream

Directions:

1. Filling:.
2. Place berries in greased 2-quart baking dish.
3. Mix sugar & flour.
4. Add water & lemon juice.
5. Pour this mixture over berries.
6. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes while preparing crust.
7. Crust:.
8. Mix first 4 crust ingredients.
9. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10. Stir in cream & buttermilk/sour cream.
11. Knead dough 4 to 5 times.
12. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness on floured board & cut to fit dish.
13. AFTER berries have baked, place crust over hot berries & brush with butter.
14. Bake at 425F for 20-30 minutes.