Blackberry Cobbler

This is actually a recipe for pie. We don't use a bottom crust.

Ingredients

4 to 8 cups fresh berries, picked over and hulled
⅔ to 1 C or more sugar
¼ C all purpose flour
1½ Tbsp lemon juice or ½ tsp cinnamon (we add nutmeg, too, usually)
(If fruit is juicy:) 2 tsp quick-cooking tapioca
1 to 2 Tbsp butter
pre-made pie crust

Directions

Combine sugar, flour, and lemon juice or spices, plus tapioca if needed. Sprinkle this mixture over the berries in an oven-proof dish and stir gently until well blended. Let stand for 15 minutes, then preheat oven to 450 degrees. Once oven is preheated, turn the fruit in the dish and dot with butter. Cover with a well-pricked pie crust top or with a lattice. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 35 to 40 minutes more or until golden brown.