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Home » Recipes » Recipes for Summer Celebrations

Blackberry Cobbler

Published: Apr 21, 2022 Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 by Marye 1250 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

Easy blackberry cobbler recipe is made from scratch and full of homemade country flavor. Juicy fruit filling bakes under a cake-like topping to make a delicious summer dessert.
Total time 55 minutes
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This delicious dessert is made with simple ingredients and big summer flavors! Perfect for a hot summer day.

A spoonful of blackberry cobbler with a title text overlay.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Blackberry Cobbler
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Homemade blackberry cobbler is so easy! Just pour the batter in and top with berries. The batter rises to the top to form the crust.
  • The flavor of the fresh fruit really comes through in this recipe.
  • Plenty of big, juicy blackberries berries under a cake-like topping make this classic dessert extra special.

Nothing says summer like blackberries! This simple cobbler tastes like the first day of summer vacation - just add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients for blackberry cobbler.

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  • flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • butter
  • milk
  • blackberries

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Steps showing how to make blackberry cobbler.
  1. Mix sugar and fresh berries and simmer.
  2. Combine flour and remaining topping ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the stick of butter in the baking dish and pour the topping mixture in.
  4. Place blackberries over the top of the batter and gently pour in any juice that's left in the pan.

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • mixing bowl
  • 13x9-inch pan
  • heavy saucepan

🥫 Storage

Leftover blackberry cobbler should be covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

I don't like to freeze it because the fruit loses texture.

Overhead view of the dish with a serving removed.

📖 Variations

You can vary this easy blackberry cobbler recipe with different fruit fillings.

  • half raspberries and half blackberries
  • strawberries
  • blueberries
  • peaches
  • raspberries
  • a mixture of all of it!

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: If your berries are very sweet and ripe you'll want to cut back on the amount of sugar you add to them. Instead of 1 cup try ¾ cup.

  • You can use 1 ½ cups of bisquick instead of flour, salt, and baking powder if you wish.
  • Use frozen blackberries if you can't find fresh.
  • I like my blackberry cobbler thick so I use a smaller baking dish (9x9-inch square or similar). For a thinner top crust use a 13x9-inch pan as directed in the recipe.
  • Don't over mix the batter or it will be tough.
  • If you have a lot of fresh blackberries you can double the amount for more berry-to-topping ratio. Add more sugar to taste.
A serving of cobbler on a plate.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Why is my blackberry cobbler runny?

The batter of this fruit cobbler soaks up any extra juice so it won't be runny. Other cobblers may need cornstarch or flour to thicken the juice.

Should blackberry cobbler be refrigerated?

Yes, leftover cobbler should be covered and stored in the refrigerator.

How long is blackberry cobbler good for?

It never lasts long around here but it will be fine in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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🍽️ Serve with...

This is one of our favorite summertime meals...

  • BBQ chicken breast is wrapped in bacon and grilled.
  • Cornbread salad is easy to make and absolutely delish!
  • Serve this old fashioned blackberry cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Cobbler on a plate with cream poured over the top.
I like a little cream poured over my cobbler when it's served. Try it!

📞 The last word

Pretty much everyone around here has their own southern blackberry cobbler recipe and they'll swear on a stack of bluebonnets that it's the only way to make it.

Cobbler recipes are one of those things that families in the south will go to war over. I am almost positive the whole Hatfield and McCoy feud was ignited by a vicious cobbler disagreement.

  • One crust or two?
  • Pie crust dough or biscuit crust...or crumble crust?
  • Dumplings IN the filling or no?
  • Shortening or butter?

Oh honey, it gets intense!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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4.86 from 7 votes

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Easy blackberry cobbler recipe is made from scratch and full of homemade country flavor. Juicy fruit filling bakes under a cake-like topping to make a delicious summer dessert.
Course Dessert- Pie
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings:12
Calories:271
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • 13x9-inch pan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 cups blackberries, about 2 pounds - fresh is best
  • 1 ½ cups sugar, use up to ½ cup more if blackberries aren't completely ripe and sweet.
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk

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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries and 1 cup of sugar and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Put butter in a 9 x 13 baking pan and place in the oven to melt.
  • Push the butter around to coat the pan thoroughly.
  • Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the milk into the dry ingredients slowly until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish, but don't stir it.
  • Spoon the cooked blackberries on top and carefully pour in the syrup that's left in the pan.
  • The batter rises to the top during baking.
  • Once the batter rises to the top I like to sprinkle it with a little sugar and continue baking.
  • Bake until the cobbler is golden brown and firm to the touch, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Storage:
Leftover blackberry cobbler should be covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
I don't like to freeze it because the fruit loses texture.
Tips:
Expert Tip: If your berries are very sweet and ripe you'll want to cut back on the amount of sugar you add to them. Instead of 1 cup try ¾ cup.
  • You can use 1 ½ cups of bisquick instead of flour, salt, and baking powder if you wish.
  • Use frozen blackberries if you can't find fresh.
  • I like my blackberry cobbler thick so I use a smaller baking dish (9x9-inch square or similar). For a thinner top crust use a 13x9-inch pan as directed in the recipe.
  • Don't over mix the batter or it will be tough.
  • If you have a lot of fresh blackberries you can double the amount for more berry-to-topping ratio. Add more sugar to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

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    First published April 20, 2018 . Last updated April 21,2022. Recipe was changed to make it quicker and easier.

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    Comments

    1. Cindy

      October 25, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      Is there a substitute for the wine? I’m a recovering Alcoholic and refuse to have wine in my home (not to mention, wine was my drink of choice) 😉

      Reply
      • Marye

        October 26, 2021 at 1:07 pm

        Sure- just use grape juice or an apple blackberry blend. no problem.

    2. Richard

      January 09, 2020 at 12:42 am

      Marry me ! Seriously I can not find anyone to make a cobbler like this. So nostalgic

      Reply
      • Marye

        January 09, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        LOL! I don't think my husband would approve - but thank you. Why not try making it yourself?

    3. Christina Thomas

      May 20, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love the addition of the CK Mondavi Red Blend in the cobbler filling. I bet it makes it much richer and added a great depth of flavor. Plus it's then perfect to enjoy with a glass of wine! Cheers.

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        May 20, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        It was so yummy!

    4. Carole

      April 21, 2018 at 10:47 am

      What size cooking pan for blackberry cobbler - 9"x13"?
      THX -

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        April 21, 2018 at 1:11 pm

        It depends. I like mine really thick so I used a 9x9

    5. shelby

      April 21, 2018 at 4:32 am

      What an incredible recipe and I LOVE that next time you will add more wine. 🙂 lol This is really beautiful and puts my mind back to my childhood days of family blackberry picking!

      Reply
    6. Tracy

      April 20, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      That looks AH-MAZING!!! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply

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