Method
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
a. Place the oven rack in the center position.
b. Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking the cobbler.
Prepare the fruit filling:
a. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the black raspberries with granulated sugar and flour until the berries are evenly coated.
b. Set the fruit filling aside while you prepare the crust.
Make the crust:
a. In a separate mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
b. Add the shortening to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
c. Pour in the milk and stir until the dough starts to come together.
d. Gradually add ice-cold water, a little at a time, and continue mixing until the dough forms a soft, slightly sticky ball.
Roll out the crust:
a. Sprinkle flour onto a clean surface and place the dough on it.
b. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a large, thin sheet, about 1/4 inch thick.
c. Ensure the dough is wide enough to cover the bottom and sides of a baking dish.
Assemble the cobbler:
a. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
b. Carefully transfer the rolled-out crust into the prepared baking dish.
c. Gently press the crust into the bottom and sides of the dish, ensuring there are no air pockets.
Add the fruit filling:
a. Pour the prepared black raspberry filling onto the crust, spreading it out evenly.
b. Make sure the filling reaches all corners of the dish.
Create the crust topping:
a. Take the remaining melted butter and drizzle it over the top of the fruit filling.
b. Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread the melted butter evenly over the fruit.
Finish the cobbler:
a. Sprinkle a little more granulated sugar over the top of the cobbler for a golden crust.
b. Place the cobbler in the preheated oven.