Crockpot Berry Cobbler

This takes only a few minutes prep, and the results are fabulous.   If you're in a real hurry, substitute 2 -3 cans of your favorite pie filling for the berry filling.  This is actually good enough for company!

8 Servings

3/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons flour

pinch salt

4 tablespoons butter, cut up

1 tablespoon orange zest

2 pounds mixed berries, or 2 16 ounce packages

frozen mixed berries (without sugar)

(blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

Crust

1 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

2 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a large microwaveable bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and salt; stir in the butter and orange zest. Add the blackberries and toss to coat. Microwave on high 5 minutes; stir well and microwave an additional 5 minutes until the blackberries are partially cooked and the juices are thickened slightly; set aside while preparing crust.

Crust: Mix all crust ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly in the bottom of a well-greased 5 quart crock pot. Pour the berry filling on top. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted into batter comes out clean. Turn cooker off, uncover, and let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with sweetened whipped cream or ice cream.