Mixed Berry Cobbler

Quite often the fruits and berries used for classic Southern cobblers are preboiled slightly to produce maximum juice and flavor when baked. The concept behind this mixed berry cobbler is different, in that the berries are softened naturally with sugar and almost macerated in their own juices while the pastry is being made. The one major stipulation is that the berries be perfectly ripe, meaning that this is strictly a seasonal summer cobbler. Unlike many cobblers, which are made with a lat