Our top-rated blackberry cobbler recipe is our go-to summer dessert, when sweet, delicious blackberries are at their peak of flavor. With just a few ingredients you probably already have on-hand, our easy blackberry cobbler is baking it’s way to deliciousness in minutes.
Some food historians say that the term “cobbler” came from Westward-heading Americans who “cobbled” together this fruit dessert in Dutch ovens cooked over open campfires. Depending on where you live, you might know this irresistible dessert as a grunt, pandowdy or slump, among other names.
Fans tell us once they tried this blackberry cobbler recipe, they make again soon after. We’re smitten, too. So to enjoy it year-around, we’ve also tested it using frozen blackberries. Regardless of when you make it, you’re sure to receive requests for seconds.
We’ve created hundreds of cobbler recipes in our test kitchens, learning the keys to creating a blackberry cobbler you can be proud of. The ingredients are simple.
Blackberries: Fresh blackberries hold their shape during baking. Frozen berries taste great but have a softer texture when baked. If using frozen, be sure to thaw and drain the berries before adding the sugar—you don’t want blackberry soup.
Sugar: We have found that 1 cup of sugar is the perfect amount regardless of the blackberry’s sweetness level. We prefer using granulated sugar—it lets the blackberry flavor shine through.
Baking Powder: This is the only leavening agent that works in our blackberry cobbler recipe, adding the lift when baked, for a flaky, light cobbler texture.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: All-purpose flour, salt, milk, butter. Optional toppings: Cream, whipped cream or iced cream.
Only basic equipment is needed to make our blackberry cobbler recipe.
Bowls: A medium bowl is needed for mixing the berries and sugar, while a large bowl works well for the cobbler batter.
Square Baking Pan: We found for the best ratio of fruit to flaky cobbler topping, an 8-inch pan works the best. The metal absorbs the heat, creating golden brown, flaking topping. A 9-inch square pan can be substituted for this blackberry cobbler recipe; however, the cobbler will appear shorter as the ingredients are spread over a larger area.
Other Equipment You’ll Need: Liquid and dry measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing spoon.
Here are our top tips for making the best blackberry cobbler.
Allow the fresh (or thawed and drained frozen) blackberries to sit with the sugar to draw the berry juice out, creating a sweet syrup for the perfectly-moist baked cobbler.
For the best results, always measure ingredients accurately. Stir together the dry ingredients and the milk. Then add the melted butter, stirring just until blended. Pour the batter in the bottom of the pan and spoon the blackberry mixture on top.
When the batter is golden brown, this blackberry cobbler recipe is done. Use a large serving spoon to scoop some of the fruit with the biscuit-like topping into serving bowls. We love it served with any one of the suggested toppings, as the dairy allows the blackberry flavor to shine while making the topping taste extra indulgent.
Try any of these simple ways to make our easy blackberry cobbler recipe your own.
Mixed Berry Cobbler: Substitute 1 cup of fresh or thawed and drained frozen raspberries for 1 cup of the blackberries.
Spiced Blackberry Cobbler: Our fans tell us they like to add spices to cobbler for added flavor. We suggest adding 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or ground ginger in with the flour to evenly distribute the spice throughout the batter.
Blackberry-Almond Cobbler: Stir 1/4 cup sliced almonds in with the flour.
Here are the best methods we’ve tested for storing leftover blackberry cobbler.
Refrigerator
Wrap the pan with leftover cobbler tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Moisture from the fruit will continue to soften the topping, but it will still taste delicious when you’re ready to enjoy it.
Reheating Leftover Blackberry Cobbler
Spoon a serving of blackberry cobbler into a microwavable serving bowl. Cover loosely and microwave on medium (50%) for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until warm. Microwaves are attracted to sugar, so be careful when eating, as the fruit mixture will be hotter than the topping, due to its sugar content.
In medium bowl, stir together blackberries and sugar. Let stand about 20 minutes or until juices form.
Heat oven to 375°F.
In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and milk.
Stir in melted butter until blended.
Pour batter into ungreased 8-inch square baking pan; spread evenly.
Spoon blackberry mixture evenly over batter.
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until batter rises and turns golden brown.
Serve warm with cream or ice cream.
A basic blackberry cobbler batter, which is somewhat like a drop biscuit but thinner, should be mixed with a light hand so it will rise through the berry mixture and have a light texture. Mix in the milk just until the dry ingredients are moistened then gently stir in the butter.
Use a large serving spoon to lift the blackberries and topping into serving bowls, so you don’t lose a single drop of deliciousness.
Fruit cobblers are a satisfying way to enjoy summer berries at their peak of flavor. For a twist try our blueberry cobbler recipe or any of our other tantalizing fruit cobbler recipes.
Try mixing 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, orange or lime zest in with the fruit before baking for a fresh flavor twist.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12 g | % Value Not Available |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | % Value Not Available |
| Sodium | 360 mg | % Value Not Available |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44 g | % Value Not Available |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3 g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 12% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Potassium | 155 mg | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 12% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
