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Southern Blackberry Cobbler (sam Waring)

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Servings: 1
Categories: Cobblers / Desserts

Ingredients:
4  c  Fresh blackberries
3/4  c  + 2 Tbsp sugar
3  tb  + 1 3/4 c flour
1 1/2  c  Water
1  tb  Lemon juice
2  ts  Baking powder
1  t  Salt
1/4  c  Shortening
6  tb  Whipping cream
6  tb  Buttermilk or sour milk
2  tb  Butter, melted Cream & sugar
    - (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place berries in a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Combine 3/4 c sugar and 3 Tbsp flour; add water and lemon juice, mixing well. Pour syrup over berries; bake about 15 minutes while preparing the pastry. Make pastry by combining 1 3/4 c flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in whipping cream and buttermilk. Knead dough 4 or 5 times; roll to about 1/4" thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough to fit baking dish. Raise oven temperature to 425. Place pastry over hot berries; brush with melted butter. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Serve cobbler warm with cream and sugar. Serves 8


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