IRON SKILLET BLACKBERRY COBBLER

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Butter piecrust gets crunchy on bottom and edges of cast iron skillet, with dough pieces in layers with the berries and sugar. Found this in Southern Living a number of years ago, but I don't have the man's name to give him credit. You can use peaches or blueberries as well, blackberries are just my favorite. I have given up picking my own blackberries so now harass the people at the farmer's market until they get some. Frozen fruit works nicely, too. You must use a cast iron skillet!! If you don't have one, go buy one and season it well...it's a kitchen necessity!

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h18m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3/4 cup cold water (I use less)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar, divided
4 -5 cups blueberries or 4 -5 cups peaches
sugar

Steps:

  • For piecrust, combine flour and salt; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Sprinkle water, 1 T at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Roll piecrust to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Fit into a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Trim excess pastry along edges, reserving trimmings.
  • Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; set aside.
  • Cut butter into flour with a pastry blender until crumbly; add 1/2 c sugar.
  • Place 1/3 of berries in piecrust; sprinkle with about 1/3 remaining sugar.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 flour mixture.
  • Top with 1/3 of pastry trimmings.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Sprinkle with additional sugar.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

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