This comes from my friend Lynn Schrimsher. When I read the instructions, I thought she was pulling my leg, but I tried it and holy cow, it is just fabulous! Top with vanilla ice cream and...
8 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sugar -- divided
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter -- softened
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt -- divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spread berries in a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle lemon juice over berries and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, mace, vanilla, 1 1/2 cups sugar, milk, butter, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Spoon over berries and spread in an even layer.
In a small bowl combine cornstarch, remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle sugar mixture over cobbler. Pour boiling water evenly over top of cobbler.
Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and shining.
Can be used with other soft fruits.
