Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
  3. Stir in milk, vanilla and melted butter.
  4. Spread batter in greased 9 inch deep dish glass pie plate (or 10 x 6 baking dish).
  5. Scatter blackberries over the batter and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
  6. Pour boiling water over berries, place dish in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until top is golden brown.
  7. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
  8. I have also substituted Italian prune plums, peaches and raspberries for the blackberries- all are good!