Perfect Blackberry Cobbler
This easy summer blackberry cobbler is made with fresh berries and a sweet biscuit-like topping!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cobbler recipe, easy summer dessert
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 354kcal
COBBLER
- 24 oz fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup water
TOPPING
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, grated or finely cubed
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-5 minutes or until thickened.
Pour into prepared baking dish.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot berry mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm, with whipped topping or ice cream if desired.
- Buttermilk amount will vary from individual to individual. You want the dough to be moist enough to hold together when pinched between a few fingers, but not moist enough that it's wet.
- For a thicker cobbler, combine blackberries, sugar, 1 Tbsp of cornstarch and cinnamon and stir well in baking dish. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, so they can soften a little and produce a little bit of a syrupy liquid on the bottom of the dish. Add topping and bake as directed.
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 17.8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1.7mg