BLACKBERRY COBBLER: SOUTHERN SUMMER MEMORIES
This easy blackberry cobbler recipe is full of plump berries and sweet dumplings that simmer along with a red wine blend until they come together in a thick, sweet compote. The red wine blend enhances the flavor of the berries and brings out bright flavors that keeps this classic southern dessert from being too sweet. Just add a buttery lattice top and bake to sweet perfection! This unique recipe was created in partnership with one of our favorite Restless Chipotle sponsors, CK Mondavi and Family. All opinions are my own.
For this recipe you’ll need: flour, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla, ice water, fresh blackberries, CK Mondavi and Family Red Blend wine (formerly called Scarlet 5)
Easy blackberry cobbler recipe is southern style - full of plump berries and sweet dumplings that simmer along with red wine until they come together in a thick, sweet compote.
Ingredients
For the crust:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup ice water
For the cobbler:
  • 4 cups blackberries , rinsed and gently patted dry
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup CK Mondavi and Family Red Blend wine
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Instructions
For the cobbler crust:
  1. Mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Shred 12 tablespoons butter into flour with the coarse side of a grater.
  3. Add vanilla to ice water.
  4. Slowly stir ice water into the flour mixture with a fork just until dough begins to form.
  5. You'll see shreds of butter in the dough.
  6. Divide dough into 2 disks and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Wrap tightly and place in freezer to chill prior to using.
For the Cobbler:
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Remove pastry for cobbler crust from the freezer and roll.
  3. Cut ½" strips in both portions of the dough.
  4. Combine berries, sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, wine, and water in heavy bottomed pan and bring to a boil.
  5. In one half of the dough, cut strips again to form individual pieces for dumplings.
  6. Drop into simmering blackberries and occasionally stir gently to make sure all dumplings are cooked.
  7. Cook over medium heat until thick.
  8. Remove cobbler pan from heat and place second half of the dough in a lattice pattern on top of the blackberries.
  9. Place pieces of butter on top of lattice crust and sprinkle with sugar.
  10. Place into oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
  11. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
You may want to use less pastry for dumplings and more on the top.