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What could be better on a lazy, sultry, summer day than a fistful of fresh, lush berries, bursting with sweetness; their ripeness dripping in rivulets down your chin as you take that first big, juicy, sublime bite? Not much, I suspect. But, this week's Tuesdays with Dorie recipe, Mixed Berry Cobbler, comes pretty close.
Gorging on Mother Nature's summer bounty is one of the simple, basic pleasures of the season. Dorie's cobbler sets the perfect stage for berries to strut their delicious stuff. This recipe is not a difficult one and has lots of room for improvisation. The crust is made from a basic sweet biscuit dough that can be left as is or flavored any way you like. Dorie specifies that either fresh or frozen berries can be used, as well as a number of other fruits.
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... For my cobbler, I chose to use a mixture if fresh and frozen blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries. I did this because, while the fresh strawberries were reasonable priced, the other berries were out of sight and not all that sweet. The frozen berries were the same price, but for twice as much fruit. I thawed them and let them drain really well before I mixed them up with the fresh ones. Then, I added the sugar and a little framboise, because I like it.
I was a little nervous about making the biscuit dough as directed in the recipe. Many of my fellow TDW'ers reported that they were disappointed with it. But, since it was an integral part of the finished product, I did do it Dorie's way. I had to add some extra cream to my dough, because it was a little too crumbly. I also added 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of ground cardamom as well. Before I baked the cobbler, I brushed a tiny bit of cream and sprinkled some raw turbinado sugar on top of the crust.
I have to say that this cobbler rocked! The fruit was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The berries were really soft and juicy, but Not mushy. The crust was fabulous. I loved the texture. It was crunchy, yet tender at the same time. The cinnamon and cardamom flavors were subtle, but definitely evident. I think that they really added a little something extra to that crust, which was the perfect backdrop for those gorgeous berries!
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... My cobbler was served with some honey vanilla ice cream on the side, though I was secretly wishing that I had some creme fraiche to top it with. I think that the ice cream kind of "drowned out" the flavors of the cobbler. Since I definitely plan to make this dish again, I'll have to remember that for next time.
Although we have decided, as a group, not to reprint Dorie's recipes from the book in our posts anymore, this one can be found online here. So, if you even remotely like what you see here, click on over, get the recipe (or buy the book) and MAKE. THIS. NOW!!!
My thanks to Beth from Our Sweet Life for choosing this terrific recipe for us this week. If you'd like to see lots more beautiful and luscious cobblers, go and check out the TWD blogroll.
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55 comments:
Yum. Your pictures are gorgeous!
Okay! Okay! I'll make it now! But to buy the berries here, I'll need
1. extra arm
2. extra leg
3. chop off #1 and #2 and sell them. Ha ha ha :P I love your very sensual description of berries, almost as much as the tantalizing pic of the cobbler, juicy goodness coursing down the sides!
The ice cream does look like it overwhelmed the cobbler! But it looks fantastic!
I have no reservations about diving head first into this cobbler now!
looks really good. gorgeous pics :)
Oh, that next to last photo is killing me. Gorgeous!
I can't believe the number of TWD recipes that I haven't made yet! This looks fantastic and I just picked up some strawberries and raspberries from the market.
Your pictures are stunning! Great job.
Looks divine....nothing pisses me off more than a blueberry that is tasteless!
Great looking berry cobbler!!
These pictures are wonderful. I want to get a spoon and eat off of my computer screen. Delicious!
So fun when you love a recipe! Looks so delicious--and I really love your bowl of berries photo!
oh, you slay me. what gorgeous photos of one of my favorite desserts. i'm hopelessly devoted to you. :)
by the way, i got the apron you sent and it is fabulous. thank you so much! :)
That's one beautiful cobbler! Well done!
Warm cobbler + ice cream - delicious!
Yum, love your bowls!
I love your dishes! Your cobbler looks great too. :)
Susan, this is a sin........I should have had this recipe yesterday - my rhubard deserved a better topping.....Sniffff!!!!!
Please give me some of this dish now??? This look SO good!
Hi Everyone! I'm so glad that you liked my cobbler (and the photos)! Thanks for all your kind words. I have to say that I really enjoyed making this recipe. It was not very complicated or time-consuming. Plus, it was absolutely delicious! I'm going to try it with peaches and blackberries next.
For those of you who are interested, I think I got those bowls at Williams-Sonoma eons ago. They came in a set of 4, all different colors.
Manggy- Lol! This was good, but I don't think it's worth selling body parts!
Peter- don't forget your nose plugs! ;)
Brilynn- It certainly is a big, fat book! I have a hard time remembering what's in there myself!
Grace- I'm so glad you like the apron. Now, go put it on along with some 4-inch Manolos and start baking! ;)
Nina- Bummer! Now you have an excuse to make it again. :)
love your gorgeous photos! the drips in the first one are perfection :)
you made foodgawk! bravo!
i'm so glad to have found the TWD group. it's really enjoyable to see everyone's dishes. yours is lovely.
That cobbler looks great, and the honey vanilla ice cream sounds wonderful, too!
This looks so beautiful I could eat the photos themselves! I love berries. I love ice cream. I'm in love, period.
I found your blog through one of a friend's, and I have to say, food junky as I am, I'm completely hooked! ; )
I've just started to cook myself... and hope I'll be able to try soon some of the wonderful looking dishes you've posted so far : )
All the best
Filomena
Lisboa (Portugal)
What a fabulous crust on that cobbler! I just love the colors of this dish, and it looks absolutely delicious!
Berry Cobbler of any type is probably my all time favorite dessert. This looks truly drool-worthy, Susan. I mean that in a good way, of course. ;-)
Those berries look so luscious! Creme fraiche sounds like a great suggestion for the next time around. Beautiful work!
luscious is right! yum!
Beautiful! I just gained three pounds looking at those gorgeous photos! Every time I think about joining TWD, I think about the pounds I would gain and chicken out!
honey vanilla ice cream?! That sounds delicious! Your cobbler looks tasty! Great job!
You make this thing look absolutely delicious. Which it was. Nice job!
I love that first picture with the juice oozing down the sides of the pan. Perfectly delicious.
Shari@Whisk: a food blog
Kim- Thanks! The drips were a bonus! ;)
Melly- Thank you! I'm glad you found the group too. You'll really like it.
Paula- The ice cream is wonderful, but next time I'll go plainer. The honey flavor was a little much.
S(d)OC- Lol! Thanks! But what do you REALLY think?
Anon- Welcome! I'm so glad you came by. You will find lots of inspiration on the food blogs. I always do. :)
LyB- Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jen- It's one of my all time faves too. I'm glad you like mine!
Linda- Thanks! Yeah, I think the creme fraiche is the way to go.
Aran- Thank you! :)
Andrea- Sorry about that. ;) I'm really glad you liked it though.
Joining a baking group definitely carries that risk. I try to pace myself.
Heather B- Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Rainbowbrown- Thanks very much! I'm glad you think so.
Shari- Thanks! I really wanted to shoot those drips. It was quite a mess, though. ;)
As sloppy as that first picture is, I love that one the best. Those drippy drips and invaluable. They make it authentic and droolworthy!
Drippy, oozy,creamy,fruity!!Yumm!!
Looks absolutely heavenly!
Here in Japan where I live, it would probably cost $50 US to buy enough fresh fruit to make a cobbler like that.
Ummm!
KyotoFoodieのPeko
Oh, how I love a good cobbler. I especially like when the bubbly juices drip over the sides of the baking vessel. So homey!
I deliberately didn't come to look at this yesterday because I was in and out of meetings all day and I didn't want to be distracted! Today is another story, ah, sweet distraction.
This really looks amazing. I love the dripping look!
This really looks amazing. I love the dripping look!
Mmm I love summer berries. After seeing this, there is no way I could give them up!
Yum yum YUM! Summer cobblers, crisps and crumbles are probably my very favorite desserts, and yours is beautiful! I love the addition of cardamom - that smell in the oven is maddeningly good! I'll have mine with ice cream, please!
Late or not, this so looks good. Fabulous photos. Always a delight to visit here.
The picture of the uncooked cobbler with all the fruit is just devine - I wanted to dive right in!
honey vanilla ice cream?! where's mine? :) your cobbler looks so perfect and rustic!
Oh honey, that dish full of berries is like the utmost summer indulgence! No wait - the last picture with the cobbler over a scoop of ice cream is the utmost indulgence! :) yummmmmm. Your foods and images are always so bright and happy - you always cheer me up when I stop by. xxoo
whoa! the bits of juice dripping down the side of pan is making me drool!
This does sound like one I need to give a try:D
I'm a complete sucker for anything with berries, Susan, and this cobbler looks too good not to be tried!
Oh my little skipping heart! That first ice cream picture got me weak in the knees!
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whoa mama! That looks delicious especially with the ice cream! yumeh!
Oooh... I like the framboise... and the honey vanilla ice cream. Gorgeous!
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