Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 400 g blackberries
  • 4 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp cassis (blackcurrant liqueur or brandy)
  • 25 g butter (plus extra to grease)
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 300 ml milk
  • icing sugar to dust (optional)

Instruction

  • Place the blackberries in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the caster sugar and the cassis or brandy. Stir to combine and set aside while preparing the batter.
  • Preheat the oven to 180℃ (170℃ fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Generously butter a shallow oven proof dish then add 1 tbsp of caster sugar and tilt the dish until the bottom and sides are coated with caster sugar. Set aside.
  • Sift the flour into a bowl and make a dip in the centre. Drop in the eggs and a splash of milk, whisk the eggs and milk together gradually blending in the flour to create a smooth batter, then whisk in the remaining milk.
  • Melt the butter and whisk into the batter.
  • Place the blackberries into the prepared ovenproof dish, then pour in the batter. Bake for 30 minutes or until the just set.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with icing sugar if desired.