Island Blackberry Cobbler

From my collection of handwritten recipes. Note: Use this only if you have wild mountain blackberries. As a substitute for berries you can use 4 cups rhubarb plus 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 cobbler

Ingredients

• 4 -5  cups  wild blackberries
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  cup boiling water

Directions

1. Spread the berries evenly in a 9x13" baking dish. In a large mixing bowl cream together sugar and softened margarine. Add salt, flour and baking powder alternately with milk. Drop this batter by spoonfuls over the berries. Mix together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch and sprinkle over the batter. Pour boiling water evenly over all. Bake at 375* for 45-60 minutes, or until top is light brown and berry juice is starting to set. Serve cobbler at room temperature.