A delightful cobbler featuring a mix of fresh and frozen berries, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and oil.
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.
Spread the batter evenly onto the bottom of a greased slow cooker.
Grease the slow cooker well to prevent sticking.
In a saucepan, combine the berries, water, and orange zest. Bring to a boil.
Stir occasionally to prevent the berries from sticking to the pan.
Pour the berry mixture over the batter in the slow cooker.
Pour gently to avoid mixing the layers.
Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the cobbler is set.
Check the cobbler's doneness by inserting a toothpick into the batter; it should come out clean.
Turn off the slow cooker and let the cobbler stand uncovered for 30 minutes before serving.
Letting it rest allows the flavors to meld and the cobbler to firm up.