Grandma's Blackberry Cobbler

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of sugar, cornstarch, and one pinch of salt. Set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar, baking powder, and remaining pinch of salt. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually stir in the milk until just moistened. Do not overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Spread blackberries evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the batter evenly over the blackberries. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the sugar-cornstarch mixture evenly over the batter. Gently pour boiling water over the entire surface. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, approximately 40 to 45 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the topping should come out clean. (45 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. (10 minutes)