Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry cobbler is one of Sweet Harold's favorite desserts.  I made this version yesterday for him and he loved it.  You can use either frozen or fresh blackberries.  Of course, this would be delicious with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside!

1 1/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 t. vanilla extract

2 (14 oz.) bag frozen blackberries, unthawed (or 5 (6 oz.) packages fresh blackberries)

1/2 (15 oz) package refrigerated piecrust

1 T. sugar

vanilla ice cream (optional)

Stir together first four ingredients in a large bowl.  Gently stir in the blackberries until sugar mixture is crumbly.

Spoon fruit mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.

Cut piecrust into 1 inch wide strips and arrange strips in a lattice design over blackberry mixture.

Sprinkle the top with 1 T. sugar.

Bake at 425 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until crush is golden and center is bubbly.  Serve with ice cream if desired.