Sweet, juicy blackberries bubbling under a fluffy golden crustβthis classic cobbler is simple, nostalgic, and always a crowd-pleaser.
π½οΈ Yield
Serves 8β10
β±οΈ Prep Time: 15 minutes
β±οΈ Bake Time: 45β55 minutes
π‘οΈ Oven: 375Β°F (190Β°C)
π Ingredients
π For the Berries
Β½ cup white sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
6 cups fresh blackberries
ΒΌ cup unsalted butter, melted
π₯£ For the Batter
2Β½ cups all-purpose flour
1Β½ cups white sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups milk
ΒΌ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp vanilla extract
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prepare the oven and dish
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
Lightly grease a 9Γ13-inch baking dish.
2οΈβ£ Make the blackberry filling
In a large bowl, gently toss together:
blackberries
Β½ cup sugar
cornstarch
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Drizzle ΒΌ cup melted butter evenly over the berries.
3οΈβ£ Prepare the batter
In another large bowl, whisk together:
flour
1Β½ cups sugar
baking powder
salt
Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Stir just until smooth (do not overmix).
4οΈβ£ Assemble
Carefully pour the batter evenly over the berries.
Do not stir β the batter will rise around the fruit as it bakes.
5οΈβ£ Bake
Bake for 45β55 minutes, until:
top is golden brown
filling is bubbly
If browning too fast, loosely tent with foil.
6οΈβ£ Cool and serve
Let rest 10β15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. π
π₯ Pro Tips (for perfect cobbler)
β
Fresh berries are best, but frozen work (do not thaw).
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Add 1 tsp lemon zest for brighter flavor.
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Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a crisp finish.
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For extra biscuit texture, reduce milk by ΒΌ cup.
β¨ Blackberry Cobbler β Old-Fashioned Comfort Dessert β¨π«