Ozark Blackberry Cobbler

By beltranm

A sugared crispy pastry covers sweet juicy berries in this traditional dessert from the Monte Ne Inn near Rogers, Arkansas.

Nutrition facts per serving:
Calories383
Total Fat (g)16
Saturated Fat (g)5
Monounsaturated Fat (g)6
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3
Cholesterol (mg)10
Sodium (mg)126
Carbohydrate (g)59
Total Sugar (g)35
Fiber (g)4
Protein (g)4
Vitamin C (DV%)4
Calcium (DV%)3
Iron (DV%)10
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3 Tbsp. cold water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen unsweetened blackberries or 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/8 tsp. almond extract
• 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. For pastry: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup flour and salt; add shortening. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until pieces are the size of small peas. Add the cold water; beat on low speed just until dough begins to form (about 15 to 20 seconds). Form pastry into a ball with hands; gently flatten. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into an 8-1/2x8 1/2-inch square. Cut several slits in pastry. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine the 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Place blackberries and almond extract in a 2-quart square baking dish. Sprinkle sugar mixture over blackberries; toss to coat. Dot butter pieces over blackberries. Place pastry on blackberries. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon sugar over pastry.

3. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until blackberry filling is bubbly and pastry is golden. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.