Berry Madness......

I think I mentioned last week that Kroger was having an incredible sale this week on raspberries and blackberries.  Oh my, I bought so many packages of both to use and freeze and I am about to the point now that I can't eat another berry.  I know, odd....

But I have made jam, berry upside-down cornbread with basil, a pie, 2 syrups and a cobbler.  My oldest (who doesn't eat berries) thinks that I am plotting against him ever having dessert again.  He knows this statement will make me feel bad so I always have a little something for him :)

But back to the cobbler...I will, from time to time, make cobbler when I see something in season and I can't think of anything else to make with ______fruit or berry.  I typically make a crumble topping (or streusel) using flour, butter,spices,  steel cut oats and brown sugar.  But this time what I made is quite a departure from my usual fruit concoction.

I was in the mood for a warm cake, I knew The Husband and son #2 LOVED cobbler.  I figured since I had to make it in the hot kitchen then I got first dibs on the choice!

Fresh Berry Cobbler

21/2	cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blackberries and raspberries.  I obviously used half and half.
1	cup sugar
1	cup all-purpose flour
2	teaspoons baking powder
1/2	teaspoon salt
1	cup milk
1/2	cup butter, melted

In medium bowl, stir together berries and sugar. Let stand about 20 minutes so it macerates a little. Heat oven to 375°F.

In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and milk. Stir in melted butter just until blended. Spread in un-greased 8-inch square pan. Spoon berry mixture over batter.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until dough rises through the berries and is golden. Serve warm with cream.

The Husband was a happy camper when he came home and saw that I had made cobbler...even IF it was different than what he was used to :)





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