Let’s bake this delicious blackberry cobbler:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

2. Prepare the Berry Layer:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup of white sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until well combined (this prevents cornstarch lumps).
• Place the 6 cups of fresh blackberries into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter.
• Sprinkle the sugar-cornstarch mixture evenly over the buttered blackberries.
• Gently toss the berries until they are evenly coated with the butter and sugar mixture.
• Spread the coated blackberries evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

3. Make the Batter Topping:

• In a separate medium or large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly blended.
• In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the 2 cups of milk, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet milk mixture into the dry flour mixture. Stir with a spoon or spatula just until combined. The batter may still be slightly lumpy – do not overmix! Overmixing will result in a tough topping.

4. Assemble and Bake:

• Carefully pour or spoon the prepared batter evenly over the blackberry layer in the baking dish, covering the berries as much as possible.
• Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the berries are tender and bubbling vigorously around the edges, and the crust (batter topping) is golden brown and cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the crust portion should come out clean or with moist crumbs.

5. Cool Slightly and Serve:

• Remove the cobbler from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. The filling will be extremely hot and needs time to set up slightly.
• Serve Baron’s Blackberry Cobbler warm, spooned into bowls. It’s delicious on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

The aroma while this bakes is heavenly