Blackberry Scone Cobbler

1lt/2pt ovenproof dish, pastry blender and mixing bowl

BLACKBERRY BASE
300g blackberries
2 apples
25g caster sugar
3 tbsp water

COBBLER SCONE TOPPING
150g Doves Farm Organic Self Raising White Flour
50g soft brown sugar
50g butter
100ml milk

180°C, Fan 160°C, 350°F, Gas 4

Blackberry Base

1. Pre-heat the oven.
2. Tip the blackberries into a 1lt/2pt ovenproof dish.
3. Peel, core and finely dice the apples and add them to the dish.
4. Sprinkle the sugar over the fruit, add the water and stir to combine.
5. Cook for 10 minutes.

Cobbler Scone Topping

1. Put the flour and sugar into a mixing bowl.
2. Chop the butter into small cubes and add them to the bowl.
3. Using a fork or pastry blender, work the butter cubes and flour together until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. Stir in the milk to form a soft, spongy mass of dough.
5. Remove the fruit from the oven and drop 6 spoons of the dough onto the fruit.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.