This old-fashioned blackberry cobbler is sweet, bubbly, and topped with a tender, buttery crust. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 40–45 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour
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Servings: 6–8
🍳 Ingredients
Blackberry Filling
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4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Cobbler Topping
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup milk
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make Batter
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in milk until smooth.
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Pour batter over butter (do not stir).
3. Add Filling
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Toss blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla.
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Spoon blackberry mixture evenly over batter (do not stir).
4. Bake
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Bake 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
5. Serve
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Cool slightly before serving.
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Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Juicy, jammy berries
✔ Golden buttery crust
✔ Sweet-tart balance
✔ Comfort-food classic
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Less sweet: Reduce sugar by ¼ cup
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Extra flavor: Add cinnamon or nutmeg
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Other berries: Blueberries or mixed berries
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Crispier top: Sprinkle sugar before baking
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Thicker filling: Add extra cornstarch
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 320
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Carbs: 52g
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Fat: 12g
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Protein: 4g
