Description
This Triple Berry Cobbler is a deliciously sweet and tangy dessert featuring a mix of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries topped with a buttery, crumbly biscuit-like topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect treat served warm, especially delightful with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Berry Filling
- 3 cups blackberries
- 3 cups blueberries
- 2 cups raspberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch or a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Berry Filling: Rinse the blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a large bowl. Sprinkle the berries evenly with 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon corn starch. Stir gently to combine and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the berries to release juices and the filling to thicken. Stir once more after resting.
- Assemble Filling: Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the cold butter pieces into the flour mixture until it looks crumbly with pea-sized bits of butter throughout.
- Add Boiling Water: Pour 1/3 cup boiling water into the flour and butter mixture. Stir until everything is just combined to make a batter.
- Top the Berries: Spoon the batter gently over the berries in the baking dish, spreading it out so the fruit is completely covered.
- Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar evenly over the topping for a slight crunch and added sweetness.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 55 to 60 minutes until the cobbler topping is fully cooked and begins to turn golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the cobbler warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast and extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh berries for the best flavor and texture, though frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess juice before preparing.
- Letting the berry filling sit after mixing allows the flavors to meld and the corn starch to thicken the juices, preventing a runny cobbler.
- Ensure butter is cold when mixing it into the flour to achieve a crumbly, biscuit-like topping.
- Do not overmix the topping batter after adding boiling water to keep it tender and crumbly rather than dense.
- The cobbler is best served warm but can be reheated gently if made ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Triple Berry Cobbler, Berry Cobbler, Mixed Berry Dessert, Fruit Cobbler, Summer Dessert
