Berry Cobbler

The Story of Cobblers

Cobblers have been and are still called by various names such as cobbler, tart, pie, torte, pandowdy, grunt, slump, buckles, crisp, croustade, bird’s nest pudding or crow’s nest pudding. They are all simple variations of cobblers, and they are all based on seasonal fruits and berries, in other words, whatever fresh ingredients are readily at hand. They are all homemade and simple to make and rely more on taste than fancy pastry preparation.

Early settlers of America were very good at improvising. When they first arrived, they bought their favorite recipes with them, such as English steamed puddings. Not finding their favorite ingredients, they used whatever was available. That is how all these traditional American dishes came about with such unusual names.

The early colonists were so fond of these juicy dishes that they often served them as the main course, for breakfast, or even as a first course. It was not until the late 19th century that they became primarily desserts.

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Looking for that delicious and easy dessert to serve up your family or guests? This Cake Mix Cobbler takes just three essential ingredients, and couldn’t get any easier.

Living a Changed Life

Living a Changed Life

Bursting mixed berries wrapped in a perfectly sweet cake base. If you are a fan of the cobbler, this recipe is right up your alley.

Living a Changed Life

Living a Changed Life

You won’t find an easier recipe for fruit cobbler than this recipe! Cake mix, frozen fruit, and a can of lemon-lime soda is all that is needed. When I made it for the first time, I wasn’t sure how it would taste or if it would even come out of the oven edible. To my surprise, it tasted delicious!

Berry Cobbler Recipe

-Serves 16-

Ingredients:

• Two 12-oz bags frozen mixed berries
• 1 box white cake mix (no pudding)
• 1 can of diet 7-up or sierra mist (clear soda)

Instructions:

1. Place frozen fruit in a 9×13 baking dish. Add dry cake mix over the top. Pour soda slowly over cake mix. DO NOT stir the cake mix and the pop – this will give you a ‘crust’. If you stir the two, you will have a cake like topping.
2. Bake 350 for 45-50 min.
3. You may be able to use frozen peaches instead of mixed berries.

From:  allrecipes.com / Living a Changed Life