Ingredients
3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup cold water1 tablespoon butterBISCUIT TOPPING:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter, cubed1/2 cup 2% milkWhipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Dot with butter.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot berry mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm, with whipped topping or ice cream if desired.
