Ingredients:

  • 6 cups (900g) fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss the fresh blackberries with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Pour the berry mixture directly into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, spreading the berries evenly.
  4. In the same bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Stir in the milk until just combined, ensuring flour streaks disappear but avoiding over-mixing.
  6. Slowly fold in the melted butter until the batter is thick but pourable.
  7. Carefully dollop the batter over the berries, spreading it slightly with a spoon while leaving small gaps for juices to bubble through.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is mahogany-colored and the filling is vigorously bubbling around the edges.