If I haven’t yet convinced you to get yourself a cast iron skillet, this Blackberry Cobbler recipe just might do it.

This family favorite tastes even more delicious in a cast iron skillet. But what doesn’t taste more delicious than something cooked in a pan coated in bacon grease? Nothing is the correct answer.

The photography isn’t our finest. We made this for Nate’s dad’s birthday. We made him sit and smell the deliciousness while we snapped photos. Happy birthday!!!

Start by mixing up the dough portion of this recipe. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoon baking powder and a teaspoon of salt. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. I used my hands. Therefor there is no photo. Stir in 1/4 cup boiling water just until moist.

In a separate bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water. Mix in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 4 cups of blackberries. Transfer to your cast iron skillet and bring to a boil. (We use our skillet on the side burner of our grill.) Stir frequently. You will get this. Mmm, blackberries.