There’s something downright magical about a bubbling blueberry peach cobbler fresh out of the oven. Maybe it’s the way the cast iron makes the edges just a little bit crispy, or maybe it’s the fact that you can throw it together in less time than it takes to find your good Tupperware lid. Either way, this recipe’s got that old-fashioned charm with just enough sass to make your meemaw raise an eyebrow.
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🫐 Why this cobbler might just ruin you for all others
- Low effort, high drama – This isn’t one of those “cream the butter and pray for mercy” desserts. You stir, you pour, you bake, and it comes out looking like you slaved over it in pearls and heels.
- Seasonal? Optional. Delicious? Mandatory. – Use fresh fruit when you’ve got it or raid the freezer like a woman on a mission. It works either way—no judgment, just joy.
- Golden, crispy edges + bubbling juicy fruit – That cast iron skillet gives it caramelized edges with gooey fruit magic underneath. One bite and you're someone’s favorite cousin forever.
- This peach and blueberry cobbler is an easy stir-and-bake recipe that comes out delicious every single time!
🧾 Ingredients for blueberry peach cobbler
Whether you have a sweet tooth or you're more of a sugar skeptic, this yummy cobbler is about to become your bestie recipe. The batter goes on the bottom and as the cobbler bakes it rises to the top and picks up so much flavor on the way up!
Every time I make it I wonder why I don't make it more often.
- Blueberries – Plump, juicy little flavor bombs that burst with summer sweetness.
- Peaches – Use fresh if you’ve got 'em, but canned works like a charm when you're short on time or patience.
- All-Purpose Flour – The sturdy base for your golden biscuit topping. Nothing fancy, just reliable like your favorite aunt.
- Sugar – For that just-right sweetness that makes fruit sing and spoons keep dipping.
- Buttermilk – Adds rich tang and tender texture—basically the secret weapon of Southern baking.
- Butter – Melted and glorious. If butter had a fan club, this cobbler would be president.
- Salt – Just enough to balance all that sweet and bring out the flavor like a good backhanded compliment.
- Baking Soda + Baking Powder – Your leavening dream team. They puff, they fluff, they never let you down.
- Nutmeg – A cozy whisper of spice that makes people think you know secrets.
In other words: pantry staples, a few fresh (or frozen) main characters, and a skillet with attitude.
Want all the info? Download this free Peach Blueberry Cobbler Kitchen Cheat Sheet pdf for tips, faqs, variations, and more.
📖 Recipe
Blueberry Peach Cobbler
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- 2 cups peaches, sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup sugar, more or less depending on fruit
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Mix the berries and peaches in a bowl.
- Add ¼ cup of the sugar. Add more to taste if the fruit isn't sweet.
- Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Melt the butter in a 9x9-inch baking dish or a large iron skillet.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter in the bottom of the pan. DO NOT STIR.
- Spoon the fruit evenly over the batter then gently pour the juice over all.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the fruit has risen to the top and the batter is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.
Notes
- Whatever you do, don't stir the cobbler batter after pouring it over the melted butter.
- If there's a little extra fruit juice just pour it over the top before baking.
- If you're using a regular baking dish, you'll need to melt the butter in a small bowl and pour it into the dish. If you choose to use a skillet, you can place it in the oven to melt the butter.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
🔪 How to make old-fashioned blueberry peach cobbler
- In a large bowl, mix the fresh fruit and sugar.
- Melt cold butter in a baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- Combine the cobbler batter in a medium bowl and pour it carefully over the melted butter.
- Spoon the fruit mixture and juice over the flour mixture and bake.
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You know those peaches so juicy they dripped down your chin, elbow, and right down into your soul? The ones that basically required a beach towel and a porch swing? Yeah. Apparently, those don’t exist anymore—at least not in Dallas.
Even the farmers market is like, “Here’s a peach. Good luck.”
Once in a while, we’ll make a pilgrimage to East Texas and find a roadside stand run by a woman named Barb who understands what a real peach is. But most of the time? We’re out here making do with fruit that tastes like it has trust issues.
Enter: this cobbler.
This recipe takes your grocery store peaches—yes, even the disappointing ones—and turns them into something worthy of a family secret. Toss in a handful of blueberries, a buttery biscuit topping, and suddenly you’re biting into summer like it just proposed to you.
Serve it warm, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and prepare to fight your loved ones for the last spoonful. Because this cobbler? She doesn’t share.
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This is the kind of dessert that turns casual dinner guests into cobbler evangelists. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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