A Treat for Your Valentine

February 4th, 2010 at 08:29pm Carol Burmeister

My husband’s very favorite dessert, Berry Cobbler, is perfect for Valentine’s Day with its rich berry colors. I plan to surprise Ron with this delicious bit of sweetness on the 14^th. The cobbler is easy to make and it is so delicious!

Berry Cobbler 

Berry mixture:

5-6 cups fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mixture)

¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour

½ cup sugar

Topping:

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2/3 cup soy milk or rice milk

Preheat oven to 375°. Spread berries in a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Mix in flour and sugar. Place in oven until hot, about 15 minutes.

To prepare the topping, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add milk and stir until batter is smooth. Spread batter evenly over hot berries (don’t worry if they’re not completely covered), then bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. (Source: www.pcrm.org/health/recipes/recipe030929)

Whole wheat pastry flour is milled from soft spring wheat; it retains the bran and germ, and it produces lighter-textured baked goods than regular whole wheat flour. Available in health food stores and some supermarkets.

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