This homemade Blackberry Cobbler is a perfect blend of comfort and simplicity, requiring just 50 minutes from start to finish. The sweet-tart blackberries bubble beneath a golden, buttery crust that’s both tender and crisp.
With only 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll create a dessert that packs all the nostalgic flavors of a traditional Southern cobbler while keeping the calorie count reasonable at 237 per serving. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this cobbler proves that the most delicious desserts don’t need to be complicated.
Ingredients for Homestyle Blackberry Cobbler
- Blackberries: 3-4 heaping cups, fresh or frozen work great
- Butter: ½ cup, cut into pieces for easy melting
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups, forms the base of our cobbler batter
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup, divided (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)
- Baking powder: 3 teaspoons for perfect rise
- Salt: ½ teaspoon to enhance flavors
- Milk: 1½ cups, room temperature recommended
- Ground cinnamon: Just a pinch for wonderful aroma
- Vanilla ice cream: Optional, but highly recommended for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat to 350°F and melt butter in your 9×13 baking dish right in the oven
- Mix the batter: Combine flour, sugar (remember to reserve 1 tablespoon), baking powder, and salt in a large bowl
- Add liquid: Stir in milk until just combined – don’t overmix!
- Layer up: Pour batter over melted butter, then top with blackberries
- Final touches: Sprinkle reserved sugar and a dash of cinnamon on top
- Bake to perfection: About 40 minutes until golden and slightly crisp on top
- Serve warm: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat
Cooking Techniques
The magic of this blackberry cobbler happens in two steps! First, we let the butter melt right in the baking dish while the oven preheats – this little trick creates that amazing crispy edge everyone loves.
Then, we pour our batter over the melted butter without stirring. This “floating” technique helps create those wonderful layers that make cobbler so special – a golden-brown top, soft cake-like middle, and butter-kissed bottom.
Variations
This cobbler recipe works beautifully with other berries too! Try using raspberries, blueberries, or a mix of summer berries. If you’re using frozen berries, no need to thaw them first – just pop them right on top.
Want to make it extra special? Add a splash of vanilla extract to your batter, or mix in some lemon zest for a bright, fresh twist. For those who love nuts, sprinkle some sliced almonds on top before baking.
Serving Suggestions
While this cobbler is wonderful on its own, serving it warm takes it to a whole new level! A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top creates the perfect hot-and-cold combo as it melts into all those sweet berry pockets.
For breakfast (yes, we totally support cobbler for breakfast!), try it with a dollop of yogurt. And if you’re feeling fancy, add a little fresh mint leaf on top – it looks beautiful and adds a nice fresh touch.
Storage Tips
Let your cobbler cool completely before covering it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. It’ll stay yummy at room temperature for about 2 days, but pop it in the fridge and it’ll last up to 5 days.
When you’re ready for seconds (or thirds!), warm individual portions in the microwave for about 30 seconds. The cobbler will get a bit softer each day, but it’ll still taste amazing!
Blackberry Cobbler
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- ground cinnamon for sprinkling
- vanilla ice cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice butter into pieces and add to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the butter to melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar (1 cup minus 1 tablespoons of sugar – reserve the tablespoon for sprinkling on top at the end), baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture into the pan, over the melted butter and smooth it into an even layer.
- Drop blackberries on top. Sprinkle reserved 1 tablespoons of sugar on top, and then a little sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until golden and slightly crisp on top. Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream, if desired.
