Description
This Black Raspberry Lavender Cobbler is a luscious and fragrant dessert combining juicy black raspberries with a hint of lavender, topped with a tender, golden batter. Perfectly baked to create a warm, comforting treat, it is served best with vanilla ice cream and a garnish of fresh lavender for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 2 quarts black raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Butter Base
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (any kind works!)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract
To Serve
- vanilla ice cream for serving
- fresh lavender for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish. When the oven reaches temperature, place the dish inside and let the butter melt completely, which should take about 5 minutes. This creates a rich butter base for the cobbler.
- Prepare the Berry Filling: In a large bowl, gently toss 2 quarts of black raspberries with 1/2 cup sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and toss again gently to combine without breaking the berries. Set this aside while you prepare the batter.
- Make the Batter: Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. In a separate measuring cup, combine 1 cup milk with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract, then whisk into the dry ingredients until smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine Butter and Batter: Pour the smooth batter mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir; pour it on top and spread gently to the edges to form an even layer.
- Top with Berries: Give the berries a gentle toss once more, then spoon them evenly over the batter in the dish, carefully covering the batter but not stirring it in.
- Bake the Cobbler: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs for a beautiful aromatic finish.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk you prefer, including dairy or plant-based alternatives.
- Make sure not to stir the batter and berries together; the layers bake separately for a classic cobbler texture.
- If fresh lavender is unavailable, omit or substitute with a tiny pinch of culinary lavender buds in the batter.
- This cobbler is best served warm but also tastes great at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
