Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
This Easy Blackberry Cobbler recipe is sweet, juicy, and easy to make! With a sweet, juicy filling and a sugary golden crust; serve this delicious dessert with vanilla ice cream.
If you’re craving more berry dessert recipes, be sure to try our Old Fashioned Black Raspberry Crisp with a wonderful oat crumble topping. If you’re wanting to take advantage of in-season blueberries, our Easy Blueberry Pie Bars is an amazing recipe.
Homemade blackberry cobbler is one of the easiest summer dessert recipes you’ll ever make. It has a juicy blackberry mixture with a simple yet impactful cakey topping. It’ll satisfy your cravings for a warm and comforting dessert.
This is a great recipe for using up readily available summer berries such as juicy blackberries, a sweet treat after a long day, or for last minute company.
This recipe uses basic ingredients that you’ll most likely have on hand, and comes together in minutes.
Cobbler is a dessert that a traditional classic dessert, yet cobbler recipe do come in many different forms. Ingredients, method and bake time will vary depending on which recipe you stumble upon.
I think this to be the best blackberry cobbler recipe because of the way it’s prepared and it’s baked long enough that it will not be soggy and messy.
The end result is sweet and rich, with a slightly crunchy texture. It’s a blackberry cobbler recipe that you’ll make time and time again.
It’s the ultimate easy dessert, especially during the summer months.
For another delicious summer dessert, try our Old Fashioned Blackberry Crisp. It’s a popular recipe with our readers.
Ingredients and Notes
This fresh blackberry cobbler recipe uses the following simple ingredients. As always, the full printable recipe card is at the end of this post.
- Blackberries – This recipe calls for fresh blackberries. Be sure to wash your berries well before making.
- White Sugar – For sweetness.
- All-Purpose Flour – For the flaky crust topping.
- Baking Powder – This ingredient is for rising and texture.
- Salt – This ingredient balances the sweetness and keeps the dessert from tasting flat.
- Milk – The liquid base for the topping.
- Melted Butter – for the topping and some to grease the dish.
- Raw Sugar – Adding sweetness, look and texture to the top. Optional, yet recommended.
How to Make Blackberry Cobbler
- Grease your baking dish with butter and preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Mix together the blackberries and sugar in a small bowl and let sit at least 5 minutes.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in another medium bowl.
- Add the milk and melted butter to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spread the flour mixture into your 8 by 8 inch baking dish and then spoon your blackberry filling on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, remove and add the raw sugar over the top.
- Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow this delicious cobbler to cool slightly so that the filling thickens a little, and enjoy.
Note: Some like to enjoy cobbler at room temperature.
What to Serve with Blackberry Cobbler
I think I’ve mentioned this a few times now, but the answer is: a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It compliments the dessert so well both in texture and in temperature.
Another option for serving is whipped cream. If you’re my kind of brave, choose both!
How to Store Leftover Cobbler
Baked Cobbler can be covered with plastic wrap, or stored in an airtight container. Regrigerate for up to 4 days.
How to Reheat Leftover Cobbler
Leftover fruit cobbler can be reheated in the microwave, just until warm.
Blackberry Cobbler FAQ
You’ll love that this recipe is so versatile in that you can swap the blackberries for other summer fruits. Try one or a mixture of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or peaches.
A 8 x 8 pan works well for this recipe. If using a 9 x 13 pan, you might want to double the recipe, or at the very least adjust the bake time for a thinner cobbler.
Yes, you can! To do so, simple divide the blackberry mixture and topping evenly for oven-safe ramekins or small baking dishes. Place each on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet when baking in case of overflow. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
The dough should be mixed just enough for all dry ingredients to not be dry, they should be moist and lightly mixed together. Don’t overmix, or the dough may not rise above the berries in the dish while baking.
Adding the extra sugar while baking is optional, but it does help the cobbler look and taste sweeter.
It is best to serve this dessert within an hour or two of being baked.
I do not recommend using frozen berries. Fresh berries are best for this recipe.
Yes! If you’d like to freeze this recipe, it’s best to do so after baking. Simply freeze well covered in aluminum foil or in a freezer-safe airtight container. Allow a frozen cobbler to thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake at 350° until heated through.
This easy blackberry cobbler recipe is a delightful dessert that can be prepared in no time. With the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, it will satisfy your cravings for something fruity and delicious. Impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering dessert.
More Summer Berry Recipes:
- Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
- Blueberry Shortcake
- Berry Trifle
- Cream Cheese Fruit Tarts
- Strawberries and Cream Cake
- Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls
Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Satisfy your cravings for a warm and comforting dessert with this easy blackberry cobbler. Sweet, fruity, and so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups Blackberries
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Milk
- ¾ cup Butter, melted + more to grease your dish
- ¼ cup Raw Sugar, to top
Instructions
- Grease your baking dish with butter and preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Mix together the blackberries and sugar in one bowl and let sit at least 5 minutes.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in a second bowl.
- Add the milk and melted butter to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Spread the mixture into your 8 by 8 inch baking dish and then spoon your blackberry mixture on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, remove and add the turbinado sugar over the top.
- Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Allow to cool and enjoy with some vanilla ice cream!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days
- Reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 347Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 338mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 3gSugar: 27gProtein: 4g
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