A Rosy Note

And Now for Something Yummy

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A bowl of blueberries.
You know how I always say that I need to quit eating sweets and baking things because then I want to eat them? Well, it doesn’t seem to be working. I made blueberry cobbler three times this week, which also means that I ate cobbler three times this week too.
 
In my defense, I was trying to get the recipe just right. Happily, the third time was a charm, so now I can move on to eating something else like, I don’t know, maybe more salad.
 
The weather here has been sooo wonderful! Nice and warm and sunny. Oh, how I love it! It makes me feel like having a picnic…but taking food photos outdoors is the closest I’ve gotten. My daughter really likes picnics too, but she absolutely adores blueberries so there weren’t going to be any picnics with these desserts. No…she wanted to eat her share the moment they were done. When she saw me gathering up my photo supplies, she sternly said, “Only take ONE photo, Mommy!”
 
I’ve never really thought of myself as a blueberry-lover. Growing up I remember my uncle looking forward to wild blueberry picking season. I don’t know that I’ve ever noticed blueberries growing anywhere all nestled in amongst the flora and fauna. Perhaps I haven’t really been looking as well as I should have…I do know there are a few patches of rosy raspberries here and there up at the lake though.
 
In any case, I really love how this blueberry cobbler turned out. Here’s the recipe if you want to try it too.
 
Blueberry Cobbler
 
Makes four individual servings.
 
          Fruit Mixture
  • 2 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1 tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar for each ramekin
          Topping
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp. butter, melted
First, prepare the fruit mixture. In a small container, melt butter and then stir in vanilla and lemon juice. Pour the mixture over the blueberries and stir gently. Divide blueberries among four ramekins. Top each portion with 1/2 tsp. of sugar.
 
For the topping, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla, milk, and melted butter. Add the wet mixture to the dry. Divide dough into four portions and spoon on top of blueberries. Sprinkle dough with a little sugar, if you like. Place ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until the crust is golden, which is approximately 25 minutes. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream.
I hope you all have a wonderfully happy and sunny weekend!
 
xo
 

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  4. Barb says

    Such beautiful photos – makes me want to sit outside on the grass and eat those delicious looking desserts . . .

  5. Sarah says

    Life is too short not to eat all the delicious things we can! 🙂
    My father has a blueberry farm and the best times of my life were during picking season when we would get up early and pick the fields by hand. We would be purple for 2 months! I'm always looking for a new cobbler recipe…we all have our own and it's fun when we get together to try each others.
    Hope you are enjoying this beautiful spring!

  9. Considerations says

    Thank you for the recipe, those look delicious! I need to stop baking all these delicious things too one day lol. I love your blog… beautiful pictures!
    Enjoy your weekend ~ Phanit

  10. Privet and Holly says

    I have been thinking of putting
    in some blueberry bushes. My
    dad grows them out in Washington
    and they are absolutely amazing
    fresh off the bush! Blueberries
    are SO good for you, too. This
    looks delish….!

    xo Suzanne

  12. Deborah says

    Hello sunshine!
    I love your bluberry photos…beautiful!
    The cobbler looks great and I agree with you; you have to make (and eat) these recipes a few times, to make sure to get them right on. (Lol)
    I love sweets so I can truly understand.
    I have never been a big fan of blueberries by themselves, but I adore blueberry jam, muffins, cobblers, fruit crisps, cheesecake, pancakes…and on and on..I'm getting hungry!!! Lol
    Your photos belong in magazines my dear friend..they are stunning and so mouth-watering.
    Have a great weekend dear friend..enjoying all the things you love to do!
    I'm enjoying being with my son down south!
    He's at work until early afternoon, so I'm loving some quiet time while I wait for him.
    We're headed to Niagara when he returns! Oh such fun; and the photo opportunities!
    Love to you Tricia!!!!!
    Hugs 🙂

    All my love,
    Deborah xoxoxooxox

  14. Sandy says

    Mmmmmm looks yummy! I've always been a blueberry lover and have them quite often in my smoothies too. I planted a blueberry bush last spring and it's nowhere in sight lol. I wonder whatever happened to the poor thing? hmmmmmm

  16. i.ikeda says

    Ooooohhhhhh, I can't wait to try this! I love blueberries and I love cobbler. Yum! Thank you for sharing the recipe.

  17. Cozy Little House says

    Well, I most certainly am a blueberry lover. Have the frozen variety every morning on my breakfast cereal. You take such splendid photos of food.
    Brenda

  21. Kristen says

    I think I'm going to come see you this weekend, I would love to spend time at your wonderful home! You could cook for me, and we could pick flowers, and you could teach me a few things about photography! You just have to most amazing pictures, they are all so beautiful!
    And I will have to try this out, my Blueberries are almost ready for pickin'!

    Xoxo
    Just when you thought

  24. Lara says

    Don't you know that recipe experimenting calories don't count? 😉

    Beautiful photos and composing – I love how the dappled sunlight in the last image brings out the brilliance the baked blueberry juices. I have such a hard time with photographing blueberries, I probably need to get them outside. Enjoy your weekend!

  25. Svenja says

    looks brilliant, i can understand you ate this three times this week 😀
    really nice pictures as always, you should publish a book with them!!!!
    hugs, svenja

  27. Ellie says

    Your blueberry cobbler looks really tasty. At least you are having one of your five a day of your fruit intake ;))
    Your pictures are wonderful – as usual :))

  28. Blooming Rose Musings says

    Tricia, this recipe looks delicious. I am definitely going to try it this weekend. I have been in the mood for a cobbler. I'm making strawberry shortcake tomorrow so I'll try your cobbler on Sunday. It is going to be a delicious weekend!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
    As always, your photos are beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend.

  29. michele says

    let them eat cobbler!!!

    this is something my grandma used to make, and i am nuts about blueberries so i am so glad you shared!

    and muffins!

    love to you.

    michele

  30. lisa. says

    Tricia, I just LOVE blueberry cobbler, and these look wonderful. I actually picked up some blueberries today. They were destined for a pie, but you can bet plans have changed! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe here.

    Your photographs are just wonderful. I love the light on the berries in the second one. Truly so lovely.

    Sending you wishes for a fantastic weekend!
    xo.

  31. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    They look delish! I'm not much for the picking part of berries, but I do love to eat them. Maybe I'll have to break down and go to a berry farm. Fresh picked blueberries are so much better than the ones at the grocery store. Wild blueberries are even better.

  35. jessica says

    Looks sooo yummy!
    Peach Cobbler is my favorite cobbler….
    sad to say, I've never tried any other flavor!!!

    Might just have to break out the baking stuff 🙂

  36. Joasia says

    Now you see what you've done… you made me dribble all over the keyboard!!!
    Can't wait to try this when I have some time.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Joasia x

  42. Linda R says

    Yumm.. I just love cobblers. My favorite is Peach. I have made it three time this season already. But I think I am going to have to give Blueberries a try..

    Hugs~

  45. Maria at inredningsvis.se says

    AMAZING POST:) Your blog is so wonderful….I asked you a while ago if you have twitter or facebook??to follow you with.

    If you want some décor inspiration from Sweden, check out my blog:)
    Have an awesome week.

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (Sweden)

  46. Donna says

    I Never liked blueberries until I got older…now I really like them!
    Your photos are Wonderful and extremely TEMPTING GIRL!!!Hahaaaa…
    hughugs

  47. Kia says

    Looks delish, I'd love to try it! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
    And thanks once again for sharing your wonderful photos! The composition and colors are always exquisite! I hope you have a good week! 🙂

  48. Evelyn S. says

    Whether it's a flower…or wonderful home decor…or blueberry cobbler…your photos are unbelievably evocative, Tricia!

  51. TOWN COUNTRY HOME says

    That looks so good, beautiful pictures, I never tried to make cobblers (in fact I never heard of it I have to admitt)Thanks for sharing the recipe I will certaintly try to do my best … and I love blueberries 😉 Have a great weekend Carolina

  54. Simply Done says

    Can I make this and place in the fridge until ready to bake? It is lovely. I already tried the recipe and my entire family loved it. Just wondering the ubove. Thanks!

    • Tricia says

      I've never tried making it and placing it in the fridge prior to baking it, so I can't really say. I'm not very patient…I usually just want to make, bake and eat it right away 🙂

  55. Starting Anew says

    Hi there,
    Do you mind sharing what size these ramekins are? I'm inspired to buy some to try this recipe but am unsure of what size to buy. Thank you!
    Melissa