Spring Berry Cobbler

Ingredients

• For the Filling
• Mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) 500g
• Caster sugar 75g
• Cornflour 2 tbsp
• Lemon zest 1 tsp
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• For the Cobbler Topping
• Plain flour 200g
• Baking powder 2 tsp
• Caster sugar 50g
• Cold unsalted butter, cubed 50g
• Milk 120ml
• To serve (optional)
• Custard or cream

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2. In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed berries with 75g caster sugar, cornflour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture into a medium ovenproof dish (approx. 20x20cm).
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and 50g caster sugar.
4. Rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
5. Gradually add the milk, mixing with a knife until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the berry mixture in the dish. Don't worry if there are gaps; the dough will spread slightly as it bakes.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbling.
8. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving hot with custard or cream.