How to Make Mulberry Cobbler

Mulberry trees are often found growing wild throughout the United States. Frequent purple spots on sidewalks and cars late May through July are signs of a nearby mulberry tree. Mulberries are very nutritious containing vitamins B, C, and K. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, iron, riboflavin, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and antioxidants. This mulberry cobler is one of the tastiest ways to prepare fresh mulberries.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups mulberries
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup of milk

1. Place a tarp, blanket or cloth under a mulberry tree to collect the mulberries. Secure the tarp with rocks. Shake the limbs with a limb hook or rake, or allow the tarp to rest there for approximately 24 hours. During this time mulberries will fall to the ground. Retrieve any fallen mulberries within a day or two to prevent other debris from collecting on the tarp. When working with the mulberries try not to pick them up individually, this will smash them and leave your fingers purple.

2. Rinse the mulberries with water. You do not need to remove the stems.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4. In a bowl combine the mulberries with the sugar. Mix well.

5. Melt the butter and pour it into an 8 inch square glass pan. Cover the bottom of the pan with the melted butter.

6. In a seperate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Add the milk to the mixture to make batter.

7. Pour the batter evenly into the glass pan. Spoon mulberries evenly over batter.

8. Bake the mulberry cobler for 20 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Mulberries are best if used within one day of harvesting.

Resources

• Nutritional Benefits of Mulberries