RASPBERRY COBBLER

4 cups fresh raspberries
1/4 lb (1/2 cup) margarine, room temperature
1 1/2 cup sugar, divided use
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
cream, ice cream, or whipped cream (to serve)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch or 9-inch-square baking dish with raspberries.

Make batter by mixing together margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt,. Pour batter over fruit and spread evenly.

Mix remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Pour over batter.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 1 hour.

Serve warm with cream, ice cream, or whipped cream.

Servings: 8
From: Kay Hendricks of Libertyville, IL.
Source: Perfect Fruit Pies, Award-Winning Recipes From Across America by Stark Poro's Nurseries and Orchards