Mixed Berry Cobbler

Does anything say spring like a cobbler? You can make this easy cobbler with either fresh or frozen fruit. I defy anyone not to love this one!

Filling:

6 cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and /or strawberries)

¾ cup sweet fruit wine, such as blackberry or cherry – I use Arbor Mist Blackberry ($4!)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

1 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans – I excluded these by popular demand (not mine!)
¾ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

1. Heat oven to 350º F. Place berries in 8-inch square baking dish; add wine and vanilla. Sprinkle with sugar, tapioca and cinnamon (no need to stir).

2. In large bowl; stir together all topping ingredients; sprinkle over fruit. Pat down gently.

3. Bake 1 hour or until top is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.

8 servings