Rustic Florida Blueberry Cobbler

For dessert, we’re sticking with blueberries for a true Southern favorite, Timineri’s Rustic Florida Blueberry Cobbler. Layers of sugary goodness go into this baked treat, topped with a flaky, golden brown crust.  Pair this with a glass of Florida Sangria and a picturesque Florida sunset, and what else could one ask for?

Rustic Florida Blueberry Cobbler

4 to 6 Servings

Filling

• 1 stick butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup natural sugar

Topping

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup natural sugar
• 1 teaspoon natural vanilla
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the butter in an 8-inch square glass baking dish (no substitutes) and melt in the microwave. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice and blueberries. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the blueberry mixture to the baking dish with the melted butter. Do not stir. Tip: Put cobbler baking dish on top of a foil-lined cookie sheet to catch any spillover during baking.

Make Topping: Combine all of the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the blueberries and bake 45 minutes, or until brown. Serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional Value Per Serving

For cobbler: Calories 317; Total Fat 16g; Cholesterol 41mg; Sodium 162mg; Total Carbohydrates 47g; Protein 1g.
For topping: Calories 207; Total Fat 1g; Cholesterol 2mg; Sodium 13mg; Total Carbohydrates 48g; Protein 3g

The official chef of Florida, Justin Timineri, shares some of his recipes with us. A proponent of eating healthy, locally grown and harvested produce and seafood, Timineri creates recipes that imbue that Fresh From Florida flavor. For more on Chef Justin, click here.

Recipes and images courtesy of Chef Justin Timineri and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. For more recipes from Timineri’s kitchen, click here.