Ultimate Blackberry Bliss: A Sumptuous Dessert Option

Ingredients

• 1 cup of versatile all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of rustic whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder for leavening
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt for flavor
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda for a light texture
• Chunks of chilled butter (about ¼ cup), cut into small pieces
• 1 cup of tangy buttermilk to bind the ingredients
• 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour for dusting the surface
• 6 cups of juicy blackberries for a burst of sweetness
• 1 ¼ cups of raw sugar for a natural sweetness
• 1 cup of water to create a syrupy base
• 2 tablespoons of butter for richness
• 1 tablespoon of raw sugar, or more to adjust the sweetness to your liking

Step 1

To start, preheat your oven to a toasty 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). For easy clean-up, line the bottom rack with a sheet of aluminum foil to catch any delicious drippings that may escape during baking.

Step 2

In a spacious bowl, combine a delightful mix of 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. With your hands, blend in 1/4 cup of butter until it forms a crumbly texture, ensuring some buttery goodness in every bite.

Step 3

Create a cozy well in the middle of the flour-butter blend and pour in the buttermilk. Gently mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together, ready to be transformed into a delectable treat.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour on a piece of parchment paper. Transfer the dough onto the paper and mold it into a ball. Wrap the parchment paper snugly around the dough and let it chill in the refrigerator while you whip up the blackberry filling.

Step 5

In a large bowl, toss together fresh blackberries, 1 1/4 cups of sugar, and a splash of water to create a luscious filling. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Pour in the blackberry mixture and let it simmer until it thickens, coating the back of a spoon in about 15 minutes of gentle stirring.

Step 6

Now, it's time to assemble your masterpiece. Drop generous spoonfuls of the dough into the bubbling blackberry concoction, creating a rustic and charming look. Sprinkle the top with an extra tablespoon of sugar for that perfect touch.

Step 7

Slide your skillet into the preheated oven and bake until the crust is lightly golden, which should take around 15 to 20 minutes. Once done, let your delightful grunt cool for a cozy 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors that come together in this comforting dessert!