Description
Sweet summer memories come alive with this Mixed Berry Cobbler, blending ripe berries and buttery golden crust into a nostalgic dessert. Warm from the oven and topped with vanilla ice cream, you’ll savor each spoonful of homestyle comfort that speaks directly to the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 4 cups (620 grams/21.9 ounces) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar and Thickeners:
- ½ cup (100 grams/3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams/0.7 ounces) cornstarch
Butter and Fat:
- 6 tablespoons (90 grams/3.2 ounces) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
Cobbler Topping Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams/4.4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cobbler Topping Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 grams/5.3 ounces) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters/6.1 fluid ounces) buttermilk (or milk)
- ¼ cup (60 grams/2.1 ounces) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest and Topping:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons almond flakes (for topping)
Serving Options:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Mascarpone cream
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with protective grease.
- Craft the vibrant berry mixture by tenderly combining mixed berries with granulated sweetener, cornstarch, citrusy lemon essence, and fragrant vanilla. Gently tumble the ingredients to ensure even distribution, then transfer the glistening concoction into the prepared baking dish.
- Fabricate the rustic cobbler topping by whisking flour, sugar, leavening agent, and saline crystals in a separate mixing bowl. Introduce buttermilk, liquefied butter, aromatic vanilla extract, zesty lemon and orange citrus shavings. Merge ingredients with delicate strokes, maintaining a slightly lumpy texture to preserve the topping’s rustic charm.
- Artfully disperse dollops of the cobbler topping across the berry landscape, allowing glimpses of the jewel-toned filling to peek through. Scatter crunchy almond fragments atop the composition for textural intrigue. Slide the creation into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 40-45 minutes until the surface achieves a golden hue and the berry filling erupts in tempting bubbles. Should the topping brown too rapidly, drape a lightweight aluminum shield over the dish midway through baking.
- Permit the cobbler to rest and settle for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize. Serve while still warmly embracing a scoop of velvety ice cream, billowing whipped cream, or luxurious mascarpone cream.
Notes
- Swap berries seasonally for a fresh twist, using whatever is ripe and available at local markets.
- Adjust sugar levels based on berry sweetness, tasting filling mixture before baking to ensure perfect balance.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour for a delightful alternative.
- Prevent soggy bottom by using a glass baking dish to help monitor browning and ensure crisp,
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg