Blackberry Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

double recipe Basic Pie Shell (previous recipe; unbaked)
6 c. ripe, fresh blackberries
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0. Divide the pastry in half and roll out 1 half with a floured rolling pin to fit a deep dish, measuring approximately 11 x 8 x 2-inches. Roll out remaining pastry very thin and cut into 1-inch wide strips. Place half of the strips on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until partially cooked and slightly browned. Increase the oven temperature to 425\u00b0.