Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 2 lb. mixed berries
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup plus 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
For the cobbler topping:
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter,cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely minced crystallized ginger
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Directions
Preheat an oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.In a bowl, combine the berries, lemon juice, the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon and ground ginger and toss to coat the berries evenly. Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
To make the topping in a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda and pulse briefly to mix. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Pour the egg mixture into the food processor and pulse just until the topping mixture holds together. Remove the blade from the food processor and stir in the crystallized ginger.
To make the topping by hand, in a bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Scatter the butter pieces over the top and, using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, stirring and tossing with a fork until the topping mixture holds together. Stir in the crystallized ginger.
Using a soup spoon, place dollops of the topping evenly over the berries, leaving a 1-inch border uncovered around the edge of the dish. Sprinkle the 3 Tbs. granulated sugar over the top. Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the cobbler until the top is golden and the berry filling is bubbling, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
Using a large spoon or spatula, scoop out the cobbler onto individual plates. Accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serves 8.
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Entertaining, Edited by Chuck Williams (Oxmoor House, 2004).
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Alison112 from
Simply Delicious
This was so easy to make and simply delicious. We had this for a weekend family dinner but you could serve this for a dinner party very easily. I used mixed berries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Yum
Date published: 2016-01-10
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Boosie from
The best ever!
This is our favorite cobbler ever. It is always a hit when we serve it. The cobbler topping is so good!
Date published: 2015-08-14
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AliW from
Everyone loves this cobbler!!
I'm a very experience home cook with lots of quality equipment and recipes. I've always enjoyed WS recipes and have several of their books. I tried this cobbler for my job and for a fundraiser. People who typically shy away form cobbler were completely hooked. The crust is hands down better than any cobbler crust you will typically find, which it what turns most people off. The egg, heavy cream and crystallized ginger really turn this topping up to a whole new level! Also the combination mixed berries and lemon juice and seasoning makes this a very classy cobbler. I did add an extra bit of sugar to the fruit mix for my personal preference, but even in the original state, this is an amazing cobbler. You can't go wrong with this recipe. CHEF'S TIP - mix dry ingredients for fruit together before adding to fruit to ensure a more balanced distribution. Some think this is unnecessary but I call it cooking with love.
Date published: 2015-03-20