BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL COBBLER

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Cornbread, blueberries and maple syrup give this special dessert a flavor that's different from any cobbler you've had before. I came across the recipe many years ago. -Judy Watson, Tipton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Let stand for 15 minutes. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and confectioners' sugar. Add egg; beat well. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating just until combined. Pour over berry mixture. , Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over low heat. Remove from the heat; stir in the syrup. Brush over cornbread. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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