Blackberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds blackberries (6 to 8 cups), gently rinsed if fresh, defrosted if frozen (save any juices that come from defrosting!)
• 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup sugar (to taste, depending on the tartness of the berries)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
• A few drops vanilla extract