Daddy's Blackberry Cobbler

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When i was growing up one of my dad's favorite desserts was blackberry cobbler. the only place we would find a good cobbler was at my aunts house in oklahoma! the first time i made this for my dad he actually had tears in his eyes he enjoyed it so much! i'm not completely sure where i found this... But this is what our family refers to this recipe by....

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Steps

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In a large bowl , combine 1 cup sugar , cornstarch , tapioca , blackberries , lemon peel , and lemon juice.

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Mix gently to coat.

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Pour into a shallow 3- to 4-quart baking dish.

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In another bowl , mix flour , baking powder , salt , and remaining 1 / 4 cup sugar.

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With your fingers or a pastry blender , rub or cut butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

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Add cream and stir just until mixture forms a soft , crumbly dough.

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Pat 1 / 4-cup portions of dough into flat disks 1 / 2 inch thick and arrange evenly over fruit.

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Bake in a 350 oven until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling , 45 to 55 minutes.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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sugar, cornstarch, quick-cooking tapioca, blackberries, lemon peel, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, whipping cream