It's a yeast bread made with dried cranberries (from what I remember), traditionally made at the winter solstice.
The best is not always the easiestThis is a great recipe! 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 cups blackberries, picked over, rinsed drained 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, cold, cut in small pieces 1/4 cup boiling water In a large bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until cornstarch is completely dissolvedAdd 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and blackberries; combine gentlyTransfer to a cast iron skillet, about 8-inchIn a bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and saltBlend in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse mealAdd 1/4 cup boiling water and stir the mixture just until it a soft dough is formedBring the blackberry mixture to a boil, stirringDrop spoonfuls of the dough carefully onto the boiling mixture, and bake the cobbler on a baking sheet (line with foil to avoid a mess) in the middle of a preheated 400° oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the topping is goldenServe warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
