Question 1

Can I make this cobbler with frozen berries or do I have to use fresh?

Accepted Answer

You can make this recipe with either fresh or frozen berries. If you use frozen berries, let them thaw completely before mixing together the filling.

Question 2

I don’t care for almond extract. Can I leave it out of the filling?

Accepted Answer

Our family loves almond extract and the flavor it adds to fresh fruit desserts. But if you don’t like it, you can easily leave it out! Feel free to add an extra splash of vanilla if you like.

Question 3

Could I use butter instead of shortening in the pastry?

Accepted Answer

You can use unsalted butter instead of shortening in the pastry dough, but I don’t necessarily recommend it.

Using butter is going to make the pastry much trickier to work with. You will need to chill the dough before rolling it out, and it will not come together as easily.

Since the top of the berries get dotted with butter before the lattice is added, you will still get the buttery flavor in the crust.

Question 4

I can’t find half-and-half! What is it?

Accepted Answer

Half-and-half is a mixture of 50% milk and 50% cream that is sold here in the US. If you don’t live in the States or you don’t want to bother with buying half-and-half, you can use whole milk in the pastry dough instead.

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