Fresh Berry Cobbler

My friend Elizabeth made this and brought it to a dinner party we had recently! It was so good, I made it the very next night just so I could have more! I highly recommend it! The crust is outstanding - different from the typical cobbler! Elizabeth used a mix of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. I just had blueberries and it turned out great too! This is the perfect recipe just as berries are coming into season! Enjoy!



Ingredients

1 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 cups fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup self-rising yellow cornmeal mix
1/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup milk

Preparation

1. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch in a small bowl. Combine berries, cornstarch mixture, and lemon rind in a large bowl until well blended; spoon berry mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal mix, and remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in butter and milk until blended. Gently spread batter evenly over berry mixture.
3. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of topping comes out clean. Serve warm.

Southern Living AUGUST 2006