Harvest Blackberries
Farm Recipe:
Simple Blackberry Cobbler​
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Ingredients:
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4 cups fresh blackberries
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1 cup granulated sugar (adjust according to sweetness of berries)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a bowl, gently toss blackberries with 1 cup sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to macerate.
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In another bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
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Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Pour blackberry mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle the flour mixture evenly over the blackberries.
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Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berries are bubbly.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
When is it "pick-perfect"?
Harvest blackberries when they are fully black and easily detach from the plant with a gentle tug. They should be plump, firm, and evenly colored.
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How to Harvest:
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Choose berries that are fully black and ripe.
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Gently grasp each berry between your fingers.
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Give a slight tug to detach it from the stem.
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Place harvested berries into a container, being careful not to crush them.
Storage:
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Store freshly picked blackberries in a shallow container in the refrigerator.
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Use them within 2-3 days for optimal freshness, or freeze them for longer storage.