Berry Cobbler

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: pie-cobbler-cheesecake-tarts

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter or lard
  • 1/1/2 ups fresh blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup fresh huckleberries, or raspberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp. whiskey
  • 1 recipe Sweet Biscuit Mix, recipe follows
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
  • Sweetened Cream, for accompaniment
  • Sweet Biscuit Mix:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. powdered milk
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or lard

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium high, or an oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place butter or lard in a small, round cast iron Dutch oven or camp oven (5 to 6 quarts), or large cast iron skillet and place over the grill or in the oven to melt. Remove from the heat.
  3. In a bowl, toss the fruit with the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest, and whiskey. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, combine the Biscuit Mix with the water and mix until just combined. Pat out the dough into a large round and place in the bottom and up the sides of the pot or skillet. Spoon the fruit mixture over the dough and cover with any juices. Place on the grill, or in the oven and bake until the dough is golden brown and risen, and the fruit is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and drizzle with sweetened cream, if desired.
  6. For Sweet Biscuit Mix:

  7. Combine all ingredients except shortening in a bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Place in an airtight container and store in a cool place if not using right away.
  8. makes 2 1/2 cups

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