Fresh Berry Cobbler

Raspberry cobblers, blueberry pies, strawberry trifles, and mixed-berry crisps are a sweet ending to warm summer nights. Take advantage of seasonal produce and create fruit-filled masterpieces. Dig in–just don't forget the vanilla ice cream.

Yield:

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1. 1 cup sugar, divided
2. 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3. 6 cups fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
5. 1 cup all-purpose flour
6. 3/4 cup self-rising yellow cornmeal mix
7. 1/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
8. 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch in a small bowl. Combine berries, cornstarch mixture, and lemon rind in a large bowl until well blended; spoon berry mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal mix, and remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in butter and milk until blended. Gently spread batter evenly over berry mixture.
3. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of topping comes out clean. Serve warm.

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