BBQ Blackberry Cobbler

Filling

3 cups wild blackberries

1 cup granulated sugar

Lemon juice from 1 lemon or equivalent from lemon juice bottle

1 tsp vanilla

Crust

1.5 cups flour

3 tbs granulated sugar

1.5 tsp baking powder

8 tbs cold butter

.5 cup sour cream

In a large bowl, stir filling ingredients together, and then pour into a lightly greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Top with cobbler crust by placing pieces all over the top until covered. Bake in a pellet BBQ at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling out around the edges. Enjoy blackberry cobbler alone, with whipped cream or ice cream.



Recipe by Ruby.

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