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Blueberry Cornbread Cobbler Recipe

Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors

Just because you’re enjoying the great outdoors doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy great food. For these adventurous locals, camping – whether it be in tents, RVs, or somewhere in between – is more than just an opportunity to relish nature’s splendor. It’s a way to use some seriously tasty food to bring together friends and family.

By Christina Cannon / Photography by Sarah Unger

blueberry cornbread cobbler in a cast iron skillet

Cast Iron Corn-Berry Cobbler

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups blueberries
1–2 Tbsp. cornstarch (optional)
1/3 cup flour
2/3 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup + optional 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar (for the calorie conscientious, monk fruit sugar is a great alternative)
1 tsp. dried lavender, minced (optional)
1 scraped vanilla bean or tsp. of vanilla extract
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 cup whole milk
1 stick butter

Directions

If using frozen berries, sprinkle 1-2 Tbsp. of cornstarch over them to keep them from getting too soggy. Mix all dry ingredients and then add liquid ingredients, excluding the butter. Stir until you achieve a batter texture. Melt butter in a skillet and cook until it starts to brown. Add the batter, followed by the berries. Cook at 400° in a convection oven until center is set, which should be approximately 30-45 minutes. For a sweeter dish, sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of sugar on top of crust once it has set. Serves 5.

Daniel Lucas, Southside

blueberry cornbread cobbler in a cast iron skillet

Cast Iron Corn-Berry Cobbler

Daniel Lucas

Daniel Lucas's recipe for Blueberry Cornbread Cobbler made in a cast iron skillet is perfect for camping!

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Cook Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 5 people

Equipment

Bowl
Cast iron skillet
Convection oven

Ingredients

2 ½ cups berries
1-2 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
⅓ cup flour
⅔ cup cornmeal
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup + optional 1 tbsp. granulated sugar (for the calorie conscientious, monk fruit sugar is a great alternative)
1 tsp dried lavender, minced (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract OR 1 scraped vanilla bean
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 cup whole milk
1 stick butter

Instructions

If using frozen berries, sprinkle 1-2 Tbsp. of cornstarch over them to keep them from getting too soggy.
Mix all dry ingredients and then add liquid ingredients, excluding the butter. Stir until you achieve a batter texture.
Melt butter in a skillet and cook until it starts to brown. Add the batter, followed by the berries.
Cook at 400° in a convection oven until center is set, which should be approximately 30-45 minutes.
For a sweeter dish, sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of sugar on top of crust once it has set.

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