The Zamzows Table: Blackberry Buckle
As a young man living on my own in Portland, Oregon, I didn't have a car and relied on public transit. Often, I would have to walk several blocks to make a transfer. I began to make special trips and adjust my walking routes based on where the wild blackberry brambles were. I enjoyed the solace of walking the empty streets with a handful of fresh blackberries. I don't make many desserts, but this blackberry buckle comes together very quickly and goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
From the garden:
- 2 cups blackberries
From the store:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar*
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 10x6 pan.
- Mix together your dry ingredients: sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into your greased pan.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Spread the blackberries over the top of the batter.
- Sprinkle the additional sugar over the berries.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the berries and batter.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the batter rises and begins to turn golden brown.
* I used only 1/2 cup of sugar over the top of the berries, which I found perfect. However, my wife mentioned she would have preferred it a little sweeter.
This dessert is very easy to make and can be customized with different berries based on the season. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat.