Discover the perfect smoked blueberry cobbler recipe here. Elevate your dessert game with this delicious and innovative twist on a classic dish.
Course
Dessert
Prep Time20minutes
Servings8
Ingredients
4cupsfresh blueberries
1cupgranulated sugar
1tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonlemon zest
2tablespoonscornstarch
1cupall-purpose flour
1cupbrown sugarpacked
1teaspoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupunsalted buttercold and diced
1/2cupwhole milk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Berry Brilliance
Preheat the Smoker: Fire up your smoker to 225°F. Let it reach the perfect smokin' temperature while you prep the berries.
Wash and Zest: Give those fresh blueberries a good wash, and then zest that lemon. We're talkin' fresh, zesty goodness here!
Sweeten the Deal: In a bowl, toss the blueberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and that vibrant lemon zest. Sprinkle in the cornstarch to thicken the berry mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle and dance.
Into the Dish: Transfer the berry mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly and get ready for the cobbler topping.
Cobbler Craftsmanship
Cobbler Canvas: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix it up real good, ensuring a harmonious blend of dry ingredients.
Butter Bliss: Now, the secret to a killer cobbler topping – cold, diced butter. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. It's like making a buttery masterpiece!
Milk Magic: Pour in the whole milk and add the vanilla extract to the buttery mixture. Stir it until just combined. This is your cobbler magic waiting to happen!
Top It Off: Spoon the cobbler topping over the berry mixture in the baking dish. Spread it out evenly, and don't worry about perfection – cobbler loves a little messy charm.
Smokin' Symphony
Smokin' Time: Carefully place the baking dish onto the preheated smoker. Close the lid and let the magic unfold for about 1 hour. The berries will bubble, and the cobbler topping will transform into golden perfection.
Check the Cobbler Compass: After an hour, peek into the smoker. The cobbler should be bubbling, and the topping should be golden brown. If not, give it a few more minutes – we're aiming for dessert divinity.
The Grand Reveal: Once satisfied, carefully take out the baking dish. Let the cobbler cool for a bit – we don't want any burned taste buds.