Blackberry Cobbler
If you want to pair your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon wine to a mouth-watering dessert, this Blackberry Cobbler should do the trick. The acidity and fresh blackberries in this summer treat mirror the dark fruit notes found in Cabs.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornflour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 8 ounces cold butter cut into cubes
- Zest from orange
- Sugar for sprinkling
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Filling:
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- To make the dough, sift all dry ingredients together, including the orange zest. Next, add the cold butter. Mix thoroughly until sandy in consistency and texture. After you achieve the required texture, mix in the cream and reserve 2 tbsp to brush the dough pieces.
- Roll the dough out into a floured surface and cut it into the desired shape.
- Brush the shaped dough using the reserved cream, then sprinkle them with sugar.
- For the filling, mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Fill the mixture in a single-serve, oven-safe container and arrange the shaped dough on top.
- Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and tops are lightly browned.
- Serve warm or cold with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon wine.
