BLACKBERRY COBBLER

FOR THE BATTER:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
FOR THE FILLING:
3 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup boiling water
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.

TO PREPARE THE BATTER:
Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk and vanilla. Pour into pan.

TO PREPARE THE FILLING:
Combine berries, cornstarch, water and sugar. Pour slowly into the middle of cobbler batter. Dot with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until crust is firm and lightly browned.

Servings: 8-10
Recipe adapted from source: Tell Me More: A Cookbook Spiced with Cajun Traditions and Food Memories by The Junior League of Lafayette Inc.