Southern Blackberry Cobbler

Steps

1. 1For the cobbler crust:
2. 2Chill mixing bowl and pastry cutter in freezer for about 15 minutes prior to making crust.
3. 3Cut the butter called for in the crust into the flour with a pastry cutter. Slowly incorporate ice water just until the dough begins to form.
4. 4Pour dough onto parchment paper, divide and quickly work into two flat discs. Wrap tightly and place in the freezer to chill prior to using.
5. 5For the Cobbler:
6. 6Combine berries, sugar, butter, and water in a heavy-bottomed pan.
7. 7Bring to boil over medium heat and cook for 20 minutes. Berries will be soft when pressed against the side of the pan with a spoon. The blackberry mixture will also begin to thicken and become syrupy.
8. 8Preheat oven to 425º F.
9. 9Remove pastry for cobbler crust from the freezer and roll. Cut 1/2" strips in both portions of the dough.
10. 10In one half of the dough, cut strips again to form individual pieces for dumplings.
11. 11Drop the dough pieces into boiling blackberries and occasionally stir gently to make sure all dumplings are cooked, about 7 minutes.
12. 12Remove cobbler pan from heat and place the second half of the dough in a lattice pattern on top of the blackberries. Place pieces of butter on top of the lattice crust and sprinkle with sugar.
13. 13Place into oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
14. 14Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.