Justin Wilson’s Classic Berry Cobbler

I gar-on-tee this berry cobbler’s so good, it’ll have ya grinnin’ like a possum eatin’ a sweet tater!

We’ve got another fantastic recipe from Mr. Justin Wilson! This cozy Southern classic made with sweet berries and a tender, golden crust—Justin Wilson’s Classic Berry Cobbler is perfect for any occasion.

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Justin Wilson’s Classic Berry Cobbler

I gar-on-tee this berry cobbler’s so good, it’ll have ya grinnin’ like a possum eatin’ a sweet tater!

SERVINGS: 8-10

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

COOK TIME: 1 hour

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the Filling:

    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) of margarine or butter
    • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
    • 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
    • 9 cups of fresh blueberries or blackberries, picked over for stems
    • 3/4 cups of brandy or water
  • For the Crust:

    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) of margarine or butter, softened
    • 3/4 cups of sugar
    • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
    • 3/4 teaspoons of salt
    • 1 1/2 cups of apple or pineapple juice or milk

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. To prepare the filling, melt the margarine in a medium-sized saucepan over a medium fire. Stir in the sugar, flour, and salt and mix well. Add the blueberries and water, stir, and heat thoroughly for about five minutes.
  3. Pour the mixture into a buttered deep 9x12-inch casserole dish and set aside.
  4. To prepare the crust, cream the margarine with the sugar in a medium-size mixing bowl. Then add the flour, baking powder, salt, and fruit juice and mix well.
  5. Pour the batter over the blueberries and bake until golden brown, about one hour.

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