Blackberry Cobbler

This cobbler won the grand prize in the “Betty Crocker Recipes from the Soul” recipe contest.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 1 cobbler

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups fresh blackberries (thawed and drained, do not use blueberries) or 2 1⁄2 cups frozen blackberries (thawed and drained, do not use blueberries)
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
•  whipped cream or  ice cream, to top, if desired

Directions

1. In medium bowl, stir together blackberries and sugar.
2. Let stand about 20 minutes or until fruit syrup forms.
3. Heat oven to 375°F
4. In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and milk.
5. Stir in melted butter until blended.
6. Spread in ungreased 8-inch square pan.
7. Spoon blackberry mixture over batter.
8. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until dough rises and is golden.
9. Serve warm with cream.