Tuesdays with Dorie: Mixed Berry Cobbler

Who doesn’t love a good cobbler? I grew up on cobblers made with berries and peaches from my grandparents and great-grandparents gardens. I was happy to try out a new recipe, chosen this week by Beth of Our Sweet Life. The cobbler was easily put together and required little effort. I used frozen mixed berries, which included strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. I probably could have used fresh berries but we were having Saturday night dinner guests and the thought of having to clean and hull all those berries did not appeal to me.

I followed Dorie’s recipe to a tee, the only addition being an egg wash and a sprinkling of raw sugar on the top. I used a mini-cookie cutter in the shape of a flower to cut out the center and then left it on the top during baking. I cooked about 10 minutes less than the suggested time; my oven might run a little on the hot side because I usually cook things a few minutes less than is actually called for. The cobbler turned out well and smelled delicious. I served it at room temperature with vanilla ice cream. Everyone really enjoyed it and Doug and I finished up what was left yesterday. Nothing beats a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream floating in a sea of warm berries!

I’m really excited about next week’s selection, Apple Cheddar Scones, chosen by Karina of The Floured Apron, because I *love* scones!