Pop's Blackberry Cobbler

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, gently stir together the blackberries, tapioca, and 1/2 cup of sugar until well combined. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, combine the biscuit baking mix and milk. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the blackberry mixture in the baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is lightly golden.

Recipe View 10 mins While the cobbler is baking, prepare the vanilla syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the water and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar to a boil over high heat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Reduce heat to medium-low, add the butter and vanilla extract, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup slightly thickens. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the cobbler from the oven and drizzle evenly with the vanilla syrup. Return the cobbler to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the syrup is absorbed and the topping is golden brown. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.