Way easier to make than you’d think, this Blackberry Cobbler Recipe is sure to impress!
My grandmother had many gifts, but cooking was not one of them. She’d been a working mom when that was somewhat rare, and to her, cooking was just another thing to get done in a busy day. However, she did make a mean cherry cobbler. We happened to have a cherry tree in our backyard, so that worked out well! While I no longer have access to fresh cherries, I thought her cobbler recipe would work well with blackberries, which are available year-round in most supermarkets.
I think one reason my grandmother loved making cobbler was because the recipe is so easy. The beauty of this cobbler recipe is that you simply melt the butter in your dish, pour the batter on, and top with fruit and sugar. That’s it!
You will love its simplicity and delicious taste. Blackberries, with their sweet/tart flavor profile, make for the perfect contrast to the sweet dough that bakes into a delicious crust. This is a cobbler you can serve to company, take to cookouts, or just enjoy any time of year.
What Is “Cobbled” About A Cobbler?
A cobbler who repairs shoes or leather goods is quite different from a fruit cobbler. The verb “to cobble” originally meant to put something together using various materials. In baking, a cobbler is a rustic dessert consisting of a biscuit-like crust that’s spooned over any type of fresh or mixed fruit. The texture of the characteristically “cobbled” crust resembles that of a cobblestone street, hence the name. It may not be fancy, but it’s delicious!
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Leftovers can be covered with foil or plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended, as the texture will be affected upon thawing. While you can serve it cold or at room temperature, you can also reheat it gently in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15-20 minutes.
Can I Use Frozen Blackberries?
Yes! You do need to undertake a bit of prep, however. Let the frozen blackberries thaw and then drain them. To drain, simply place the thawed berries in a colander. Let the accumulated juices drain, and then gently pat the berries with a paper towel. Then proceed with the recipe as written.
How Can I Add More Flavor?
One of my favorite additions is a touch of lemon or lime zest. That hit of citrus not only adds a refreshing touch to the dish, but also helps balance the flavors. A dash of almond extract will also do wonders for this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Especially if serving warm, Vanilla Ice Cream is a must. Or, if you are more of a whipped cream kind of person, try this cobbler with a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream. If you’d like to vary this recipe, consider swapping out half of the blackberries with sliced peaches. Or, you can easily make this as a mixed-berry cobbler, using fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries.
Looking for more cobbler recipes? Try this beautiful Strawberry Cobbler or make this decadent Pear Cobbler when autumn rolls around.
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pour melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, 1 cup sugar, the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring.
- Scatter blackberries evenly over the top of the batter. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup sugar over the blackberries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cobbler comes out clean.
- Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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