Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (600g) fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (120g) self-rising flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until the berries are evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish or 9-inch cast iron skillet, spreading them into a flat, even layer.
  4. Pour the melted butter directly into the bottom of the baking dish and swirl to coat the bottom.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
  6. Stir in the milk until just combined, leaving a few small lumps.
  7. Spoon the batter over the blackberries in dollops to create a rustic, peaked surface; do not stir the batter into the fruit.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the topping is deep mahogany-gold and juices bubble around the edges.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes to allow the filling to set.