Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (600g) fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
  3. Pour the blackberry mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish or a 10-inch cast iron skillet, spreading the berries evenly. Let them sit for 5 minutes until the sugar draws out the juices.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Stir in the milk until just combined, ensuring a few lumps remain.
  6. Fold in the melted butter until the batter is smooth and velvety.
  7. Spoon the batter in dollops over the blackberries; do not stir the batter into the fruit.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the topping is mahogany-colored and the berry juices are bubbling vigorously around the edges.