Berry Cobbler

WHAT YOU NEED:

About 2 - 2¼ lbs. fresh berries, such as the following:

• 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries, sliced

• 1 package (6 oz) blueberries

• 1 package (6 oz) raspberries

• 1 package (6 oz) blackberries

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. grated lemon peel

½ cup plus 4 Tbsp. sugar, divided

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 cup flour

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

4 Tbsp. butter, chilled and cut into small cubes

1/3 cup milk

MAKING IT:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine berries, lemon juice and lemon zest in a medium bowl; set aside. Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl (use ¼ cup sugar if less sweet cobbler is desired). Pour cornstarch mixture over berries and stir berries gently until cornstarch is moistened.  Pour berry mixture into a 2-quart, or 9 x 9-inch, baking dish; set dish aside.

Whisk together in a large bowl: flour, 3 tablespoons of the remaining sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk to make a soft dough.  Sprinkle pieces of dough over berries.  Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over the dough pieces.  Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until top is browned and juices are bubbly. Serve warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.  Serves 6 – 8.

NUTRITION:

Nutrition Information per Serving: (1/8 recipe): 240 Calories; 6g Total Fat; (3.5g Sat Fat; 0g Trans Fat); 15mg Chol; 150mg Sodium; 45g Total Carb; (4g Fiber; 26g Total Sugars; 19g Added Sugars); 3g Protein; 50% DV Vitamin C

TIP: You can choose different kinds or fewer kinds of berries. Just make sure the total weight is about 2 - 2¼ lbs.  It’s best to use at least 2 different types of berries so the flavors and sweetness are well balanced.