Mixed Berry Cobbler

Out of all my baking adventures, this is the one dish that I make the most.  I've served it to family, friends - even used it in a how-to presentation!  This is a recipe adapted from Martha Stewart's Best Berry Cobbler, found here or in the August 2009 Martha Stewart Living magazine.  It's only a slight variation - from blackberries to raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries.  But this is an amazing cobbler and you should absolutely try it!! ;)

Mixed Berry Cobbler

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
3 tablespoons cornstarch
6 cups berries

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add butter in with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add heavy cream in a slow, steady stream, mixing with a wooden spoon until dough just comes together. Divide dough into 9 pieces, and loosely form each into a ball.
3. Whisk together cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Add berries; toss gently to coat. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. 
4. Top berries with dough balls, 3 by 3. Brush dough with heavy cream, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until berries are bubbling in center and biscuits are golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack, and let cool for 30 minutes.

Let's break it down:

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt...

Add butter and mix until it resembles coarse meal...

Then add cream and mix until the mixture just comes together.

Whisk cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch...

Add berries and toss to coat.

Transfer to a square baking dish...

Form dough into 9 balls and top berry mixture...

Brush with cream...

And sprinkle with sugar...

...and bake for 45 minutes.

Let cool for half an hour, and then enjoy! :)

-JJ