- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss the mixture gently to coat the blackberries evenly.
- Pour the blackberry mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized ovenproof dish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cobbler topping.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the boiling water over the flour-butter mixture and stir until you have a thick, slightly lumpy batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler batter evenly over the blackberry filling. You don’t need to cover the entire surface; the topping will spread and expand as it bakes.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbling.
- Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s best served warm.
- You can enjoy blackberry cobbler as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added decadence.
This blackberry cobbler recipe is relatively simple to make and is perfect for showcasing the sweet and tangy flavors of blackberries. Feel free to adjust the sugar to your taste, and you can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for extra flavor. Enjoy!
