And the reason you don't have to add sugar (unless you really want to) is that the berries that are going in this cobbler are sweet enough! Ali Rosen, who wrote the new cookbook 15 Minute Meals, stopped by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about her recipe for cobbler that includes a biscuit dough top. Ali says if you're trying to cut back on sugar, still want a delicious dessert, look no further! Ali says you don't have to choose the berries, you can make this with whatever you have on hand. Give this a try and savor the delicious taste of those stewed berries with the flaky biscuit crust.
- 1 Package (16 ounces) Strawberries, sliced
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Blackberries
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Raspberries
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Blueberries
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 Cup plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 6 Tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 3/4 Cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream or ice cream
- PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
- COMBINE berries and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
- SET ASIDE berry mixture.
- MIX cornstarch with 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl.
- POUR cornstarch mixture over berry mixture.
- STIR berry mixture gently until ingredients are evenly combined.
- POUR berry mixture into a 2-quart, or 9 x 9-inch, baking dish.
- SET ASIDE berry mixture.
- PLACE flour in a large bowl.
- ADD 3 tablespoons sugar.
- ADD baking powder.
- CUT IN butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- STIR IN cream to make a soft dough.
- DROP spoonfuls of dough over berry mixture.
- SPRINKLE remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over dough.
- BAKE about 50 minutes or until top is well browned and juices are bubbly.
- SERVE warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
