FOR THE TOPPING:

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
4 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

FOR THE FILLING:

2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
5 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. milk
1/2 c. heavy cream
Butter for greasing dish
4 c. peaches, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch wedges
2 c. blackberries, rinsed
2 c. heavy cream (optional)
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar (optional)

1. To make the topping, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add the vanilla, mix thoroughly, and set aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

3. To make the filling, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, milk and 1/2 cup of cream in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.

4. Lightly butter a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

5. Line the dish with the peaches and berries. Carefully our the custard filling over the fruit, and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the topping over the cobbler, and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer, until the topping is brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm. if desired, sweeten 2 cups cream with the confectioners' sugar, and serve on the side Yield: 8 servings.