Berry Cobbler (for after hiking)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour;
• 1 cup white sugar and 1 1/2 cup white sugar (separate);
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder;
• 1/2 teaspoon salt;
• 9 tablespoons cold butter;
• 1/3  cup boiling water;
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch;
• 1/3 cup cold water;
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice;
• 3 cups fresh raspberries and 3 cups fresh blackberries, drained,

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with a ceramic 9’x13′ pan in place.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/3 cup boiling water just until mixture is evenly moist.
3. In a deep pot, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. Mix in 1 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
4. When boiling nicely, pour into ceramic 9’x13′ pan already in the oven.  Place dough by the spoonful.
5. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until dough is golden brown.

Yes, we are having this tonight as part of Christmas Eve and celebrating being back in town.