Mixed Berry Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 37
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, stir together blackberries, strawberries, brown sugar, orange juice, and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until berries release their juices and mixture is hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into berry mixture; cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
5. 5
   Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
7. 7
   Add buttermilk and pecans, stirring just until combined.
8. 8
   Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently 3 to 4 times.
9. 9
   Roll dough into a 106-inch rectangle, about inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut dough lengthwise into strips and arrange over filling.
11. 11
    Brush dough with cream; sprinkle with turbinado sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped pecans.
12. 12
    Bake until tops of biscuits are lightly browned and filling is bubbly, about 40 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve warm.