Blackberry Slump

Ingredients

4 cups of fresh blackberries (2-3 pints)
2 teaspoons lemon juice (add some zest, if you like more lemony flavor)
¾ cup sugar; depending on the sweetness of berries, or to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk (whole, 2%, hemp or soy) room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps

1. Preheat over to 375 degrees.
2. Put berries in an ungreased 5- to 5-cup casserole, gratin dish, deep dish or ceramic pie plate and sprinkle evenly with about ½ cup of the sugar.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar into a medium bowl.
4. Add milk and melted butter and whisk until smooth, then pour over berries (don’t worry if berries are not completely covered).
5. Bake slump in middle of oven until top is golden, 35-45 minutes.
6. Transfer to a rack and cool 20 minutes.
7. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Thanks to Martie Sucec

Note: Other berries such as raspberries or blueberries can be substituted for blackberries.