Servings: 8 to 10

For The Berries: subheading: For The Berries:
½ cup white sugar ½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 cups fresh blackberries 6 cups fresh blackberries
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For The Batter: subheading: For The Batter:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar 1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk 2 cups milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preheat Oven: subheading: Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the Berries: subheading: Prepare the Berries:
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
Place blackberries in a mixing bowl, drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle the cornstarch mixture over the top.
Toss until the blackberries are evenly coated and spread them into the prepared baking dish.
Make the Batter: subheading: Make the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined but still slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter over the berries in the baking dish.
Bake: subheading: Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until the berries are tender and the crust is golden brown.