Classic Blackberry Cobbler is a traditional Southern-style dessert made with juicy blackberries and a sweet, buttery topping that’s either biscuit-like or cake-like, depending on the recipe. It’s baked until the berries are bubbly and the crust is golden brown, often served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Key Components:
- Blackberry Filling:
Fresh or frozen blackberries
Sugar (to sweeten)
Lemon juice (for brightness)
A bit of flour or cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
- Cobbler Topping:
Usually made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk or buttermilk.
Some recipes use a biscuit dough, others a pourable cake-like batter.
Can be sprinkled with sugar or cinnamon for extra flavor.
Basic Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, and thickener, and pour into a baking dish.
- Make the topping and either spoon dollops over the berries or pour it on.
- Bake for about 35–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the berries are bubbling.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Why People Love It:
Comforting and nostalgic
Easy to make with minimal ingredients
Bursting with natural berry flavor
A perfect balance of tart fruit and sweet, soft crust
Here’s an easy Classic Blackberry Cobbler recipe that uses basic ingredients and takes minimal effort:
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar (divided – ½ for berries, ½ for batter)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the berries:
In a bowl, toss the blackberries with 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add lemon juice if using. Set aside. - Make the batter:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
Stir in the milk until smooth. - Add the butter:
Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish (about 8×8 inch or similar).
Do not stir it in — just leave it at the bottom. - Assemble the cobbler:
Pour the batter over the butter — again, don’t stir.
Then gently spoon the blackberries (and their juices) evenly on top. - Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean from the batter.
- Cool slightly and serve warm — great with ice cream or whipped cream!